According to news reports, this accident comes just two days after Harris County deputies began cracking down on street racing.
March 17, 2019 – 2:00 am: A pedestrian was struck and seriously injured on Sunday after being hit by a red Camaro. According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, “Racing is suspected to be a contributing factor in the crash.”
The accident took place at Houston Oaks Drive at Sam Houston Parkway.
The 19-year-old pedestrian was hit while crossing the street and is currently listed in serious but stable condition. The pedestrian is expected to survive. No one else was injured in the accident.
Neither the driver nor the pedestrian has been publicly identified at this time. Harris County deputies report that they suspect street racing of being the cause of the accident, although no charges have been filed at this time.
This accident comes just two days after a crackdown on street racing in Harris County. According to a press release, “Precinct 5 deputies will arrest and charge those who are racing on public roadways and endangering their own lives and the lives of other innocent drivers and passengers.”
An investigation into this crash is ongoing at this time.
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