Pedestrian killed in crash on FM 1960 at Ella Blvd.
HOUSTON, TX- A man was killed by a Dodge Ram on Jan. 8th as he was crossing FM 1960, ABC13 reports.
The man crossed near FM 1960 and Ella Boulevard when he was hit around 12:34a.m. The vehicle’s force caused the man to be airborne and to fall some distance from the site of impact. The victim was reported dead at the scene. No information has been provided regarding the identity of the pedestrian.
The driver, who had been driving westbound and did not see the pedestrian, did stop after the accident.
Authorities have determined that intoxication was not a factor.
The HCSO’s Vehicular Crimes Division is in charge of the investigation.
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