Man Killed in 2300 Wayside Pedestrian Crash

Houston, Texas (August 26, 2017) – A man was killed on Tuesday evening after being hit by a runaway driver in wayside, according to a police report.
The accident happened at around 4:10 p.m. in the 2300 block of Wayside on Tuesday, August 22, according to the report.
The 57-year-old was hit as he stepped off a median and onto the street by white Nissan, according to a witness. The man fell onto a black Honda Accord that was stopped at a red light at the intersection.
The driver of the Nissan then drove off in an attempt to escape the scene but was followed by a witness who contacted the authorities for the driver to be arrested.
The driver was apprehended and is expected to face charges including DUI and failure to assist an injured person.
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