HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday in northwest Harris County where a pedestrian, identified as 55-year-old Freddy Lee Heine, lost his life after being struck by two separate vehicles.
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the incident occurred around 8:23 a.m. along the 9700 block of Antoine Drive. Heine was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the drivers involved as Emanuel Dewayne Watson and his wife, Robin Yvette Williams-Watson. After the collision, both drivers fled the scene.
Later, law enforcement apprehended them and they were subsequently booked into the Harris County Jail on charges related to failure to stop and render aid. Additionally, Emanuel Watson faced charges for a parole violation.
The circumstances surrounding the tragic incident are under investigation by local authorities.