Man struck, killed by vehicle in Meyerland area identified

HOUSTON – A pedestrian was struck and killed Thursday evening by a vehicle in the Meyerland area, according to Houston police.

Police said Gordan Speer, 74, was struck around 6 p.m. in the 5000 block of West Bellfort Avenue near Runnymeade Drive.

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Police said Speer was crossing West Bellfort in a crosswalk, but against the walk signal, when the driver of a Pontiac G6, who had a green light, hit him.

Speer was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not identified until Monday after his roommate reported him missing since Friday.

Police said the driver stayed at the scene and waited for help to arrive. The driver was questioned and released. No charges have been filed.

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