Man sleeping under I-610 Loop eliminated by hit-and-run motorist in southwest Houston, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (BNN)-- A homeless man was killed by a hit-and-run motorist in southwest Houston overnight, and cops are requesting for the public'& #x 27; s assist in finding the individual they think did it.
The fatal crash occurred in the 9900 block of South Main at I-610 South Loop West at 12:45 a.m. Monday.
Now, detectives are looking for a red Ford pickup truck that they say must have a lot of front-end damage.
Houston police said a Toyota Highlander was stopped at the light at the crossway of South Main and the Loop when it was rear-ended by the hit-and-run suspect.
After the initial crash, the hit-and-run motorist drove and jumped the curb under the o verpass, in between the support pillars and the incline, which is where the homeless man was asleep in a sleeping bag.
Cops said the chauffeur kept going after running over the man, hitting a tree and a pillar before getting away eastbound on the I-610 service road.
The male who was hit was taken to the medical facility, where he later on passed away, HPD stated.
Police said a 50-year-old female guest in the Toyota likewise reported an injury, however refused treatment and transportation to a healthcare facility.
Private investigators were looking for video in the area. "It looks like he was in the process of moving.
The Toyota the driver rear-ended is white, so the paint transfer on the suspect'& #x 27; s vehicle should be white.
Anybody with information on the identity of the wanted chauffeur or the red Ford pickup with heavy damage is prompted to get in touch with the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or speak anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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