Houston Hit-and-Run Victim's Family Seeks Justice and Answers
KHOU 11April 7, 20252 min2,264 views
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- 💔 A 64-year-old man, Luis Cruz, remains in the ICU after being the victim of a hit-and-run crash on February 16th.
- 📍 The incident occurred on West Camino Road near the North Freeway, where Cruz was crossing to go to a corner store from an RV park.
- 🚗 The suspect's vehicle reportedly hit Cruz and dragged him, then fled the scene without stopping.
Frustration and Search for Leads
- 🕵️ Houston Police have obtained surveillance footage of a suspect vehicle, but the low-quality footage has yielded no concrete leads.
- 🗣️ George Cruz, the victim's son, expressed extreme frustration over the lack of progress and the driver's immoral act of leaving his father.
- ⚖️ The family is seeking justice for Luis Cruz, who is battling for his life in critical condition.
Victim's Background and Community Concerns
- 👨👩👧👦 Luis Cruz is described as a hardworking father of four and grandfather of three, who enjoyed life, grilling, and working on cars with his family.
- 🚌 The family hopes a Metro bus passing by at the time of the crash may have captured crucial dash cam footage.
- ⚠️ Residents describe the stretch of West Camino Road as dangerous due to speeding vehicles, with speeds often exceeding the 35 mph limit.
- 🚫 The area lacks crosswalks and sidewalks, despite being home to many families, prompting calls for safety improvements.
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