Missing man identified as victim in fatal crash in SW Houston

Monday, May 8, 2017
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man who was reported missing on May 5 has been identified as a victim who was killed in a car accident the day before, according to the medical examiner's office.

Texas Equusearch had been looking for 74-year-old Gordon Speer who was last seen in the Meyerland area last week near Chimney Rock and South Braeswood Boulevard.
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After further investigation, the medical examiner's office confirmed the identity of Speer as the person who was hit and killed May 4 at 5000 West Bellfort around 6 p.m.

Police said Speer was walking southbound on Runnymeade and crossing West Bellfort on a crosswalk, but against the "do not walk" signal.

A man driving a silver Pontiac G6 had the green light when he was traveling on West Bellfort, then struck Speer with his vehicle.
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Speer died at the scene.

The driver was questioned and later released without charges.

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