A 26-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning, and the suspected driver has been charged.
Police say the motorcyclist was heading north in the southbound lanes of the Allen Parkway when he was struck by a wrong-way driver. The driver then fled the scene, but was later caught and charged with intoxication manslaughter.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The family of a 26-year-old motorcyclist hit and killed by a wrong-way driver who fled the scene tells ABC13 he was coming home from the movie theater and just accepted a new job offer.
Daniel Navia was riding his motorcycle on Oct. 15 in the 1900 block of Allen Parkway around 2 a.m., when Houston police say a driver in a Dodge Ram pickup truck going the wrong way hit him head-on.
This tragedy highlights the dangers of wrong-way drivers, and how even a moment’s lapse in judgment can have devastating consequences. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a car accident, it’s important to speak to an experienced car accident lawyer as soon as possible to protect your rights and ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.
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