Pedestrian killed in collision on FM 1960 in Harris County, Texas

Modified Date:

Sun, 12/03/2017 - 11:24am

Accident Date:

Friday, February 12, 2016

FATAL AUTO PEDESTRIAN CRASH ON FM 1960

Close to 10 pm Friday night a Dayton man experienced a tire blow out as he was eastbound on FM 1960 just west of Briar Creek. As he got out of his truck he saw a man one the opposite side of FM 1960 walking westbound on the poorly lit street. It was then he saw the man had been hit and was in the middle turn lane. He said a Harris County Precinct 4 Deputy was closer to the intersection of Briar Creek on a traffic stop and either saw the crash or heard it and came running to the scene. The deputy called for Cypress Creek EMS as the victim had severe head trauma.

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Type: Pedestrian Accident

Roadway:

FM 1960

County:

Harris County, TX

Area:

Houston, TX