Man killed in hit-and-run crash; driver on the run, police say

HOUSTON – One person was killed early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run crash, authorities said.

The crash was reported about 3:45 a.m. in the 9200 block of Wallisville Road. Police said the male victim, who has not yet been identified, was hit in the road by the driver of an unknown black vehicle.

Paramedics took the victim to Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the HPD hit-and-run Unit at 713-247-4065 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.