79-year-old pedestrian killed after hit-and-run in east Houston, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash while crossing an intersection in east Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

The pedestrian was using a walker or cane as he crossed the intersection of Navigation Blvd. and N. 77th Street on Sunday morning, police say.

He was hit by a driver who failed to render aid and taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased, according to HPD.

Police have not released a description of the suspect or the vehicle.

This is a developing story.