Man killed in hit-and-run crash in SW Houston

HOUSTON – A man was killed Friday night after he was hit by a vehicle in southwest Houston. 

According to police, the man was crossing the road around 8:30 p.m. at S. Post Oak and Maywood when he was hit by a passing pickup truck.

The driver of the truck did not stop, and the man was killed in the accident, police said. 

Officials said they are looking for a gray or dark-colored extended cab pickup.

They are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.


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