A Houston family is grieving after an elderly man was killed in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday night in north Houston.
According to the Houston Police Department, the crash happened around 10:45 p.m. on Airline Drive near Buckboard Drive.
Investigators said a man in his 70s was crossing the street with his wife after she finished work at a nearby restaurant. Police said the woman was a few steps ahead when a vehicle traveling northbound on Airline Drive struck her husband.
The man suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities said the driver did not stop and fled the area.
Police noted the couple was not crossing at a marked crosswalk or a busy intersection when the crash occurred.
Investigators are now searching for the vehicle involved. Based on evidence collected at the scene, detectives believe the suspect vehicle may be either a silver or white SUV or a small pickup truck.
Police also believe the vehicle may be missing its driver’s side mirror as a result of the crash.
Authorities are urging anyone who has seen a vehicle matching that description with recent damage to contact investigators.
If located, the driver could face serious criminal charges.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Houston Police Department’s Hit and Run Unit or Crime Stoppers of Houston.