Pedestrian struck, killed on Beltway 8 feeder road

HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash near 1200 West Sam Houston Parkway North (Beltway 8 service road) that happened around 11:25 p.m. Tuesday.

The release of the man's identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

The man was walking on a sidewalk and stepped into a moving lane of traffic, police said.

He was struck by a gold or tan sedan that was southbound on the Beltway service road, according to a release from police.

The driver of the vehicle did not stop to render aid and left the scene, police said.

Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the Houston Police Department Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4065 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.