POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7900 Katy Freeway

October 22, 2026 - Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash in the 7900 block of Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10) service road about 5:55 a.m. today (October 22).

The identity of the deceased male, believed to be 30, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant L. Ross and Officer L. Ho reported:

The body of a male was found at the above address. Preliminay information indicates the male had been struck by a vehicle. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.

At this time, there is no information about the vehicle and the driver involved.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on the wanted driver or the vehicle in this case is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4065 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.



SOA     10-22-26
Inc. #703835026-U

For further information, please contact a public information officer at 713-308-3200.