HOUSTON — A man was struck and killed by during a hit-and-run while inspecting the damage after an earlier crash, according to officials.
Harris County's Precinct 5 says the crash happened a little before 3 a.m. in west Houston.
Officials say a husband and wife were driving southbound on Beltway 8 near Clay Road when they got into an accident with another vehicle.
The husband got out of his vehicle to inspect the damage when a third vehicle hit him. Officials say he died at the scene.
The driver of the striking vehicle reportedly drove another four to five miles, then stopped at a gas station to inspect the damage. That driver was arrested, accused of failure to stop and render aid. According to Precinct 5, he didn't appear to be intoxicated.
All southbound lanes of Beltway 8 have been reopened.