Erick Chavez killed in car accident on Sheldon Rd, in Houston TX

Erick Chavez, a passenger in a minor car accident involving two vehicles, in the 9700 block of Sheldon Rd near U.S. Highway 90, north of Channelview, was killed after being struck by a Chevrolet Silverado.  Chavez exited the vehicle to move it out of the ditch and was hit.  He was pronounced dead by paramedics.  The case remains open and under investigation.