Driver who hit pedestrian on Washington Ave. sought

HOUSTON On April 10, the 31-year-old victim was trying to cross the street in front of the Washington Avenue Drinkery bar. The suspect was reportedly traveling westbound in a Chevy/GMC 2500 4-door pickup truck when he struck the victim, knocking him to the ground. The suspect then took off.

The victim was transported to Ben Taub Hospital in critical condition, suffering a broken jaw, hip and ribs.

Anyone with information about the identity of the driver in this case is urged to call Crime Stoppers.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for any information called in to the 713-222-8477 tips hotline or submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org that leads to the identification, charging or arrest of the suspect in this case. Tips can also be sent by text message - Text TIP610 plus your tip to CRIMES (274637). All tipsters remain anonymous.