59-year-old man struck and killed by hit-and-run driver on Lockwood Drive in Houston, Texas
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 5700 Lockwood Drive
A black Dodge Ram pickup truck was traveling northbound at the above address as the male, a pedestrian, was crossing the street, not in a crosswalk. The driver of the Dodge struck the pedestrian and then fled the scene without stopping to render aid.
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