Harris County hit-and-run crash: Suspect in arrested at Bush Airport
A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday morning.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A bicyclist is dead after a hit-and-run crash in north Harris County and the suspect was arrested trying to board a flight out of Texas, authorities say.
Harris County Constable Mark Herman reports 22-year-old Nyla Gamboa was arrested at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. She was wanted for failure to stop and render aid involving death in Harris County.
The crash occurred on Wednesday morning near Airtex Drive and Bryndage Drive around 8:30 a.m.
According to the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office, a male bicyclist was struck by a black SUV which then fled the scene. EMS pronounced him dead at the scene.
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The constable’s office says the suspect's vehicle was found running near Willow Briar Drive and Bayberry Meadows Lane a short time later, but no one was in the vehicle.
Surveillance video obtained by Harris County officials showed the vehicle hitting the victim and no brake lights could be seen, officials said.
K-9 units tracked the scent of the suspect into a cul-de-sac. Officials say they were then able to receive video from the area of Gamboa getting into another vehicle and driving off.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
The Source: The information in this article comes from the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable's Office.