Man run over in Harris County on Bamwood; cause of death under investigation

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A man may have already been dead when he was run over by a vehicle that did not stop in north Harris County, the sheriff’s office says.

The incident was reported around 12:30 a.m. Friday in the 17400 block of Bamwood.

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According to the sheriff’s office, investigators did locate evidence that indicated that a vehicle ran over the man, believed to be in his 20s.

The Harris County Sheriffs Office investigates a mans death on Bamwood.

However, deputies say there is also evidence that leads them to believe that the man was already dead when he was struck by the vehicle.

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The sheriff’s office says the vehicle, described as a box truck, did not remain at the scene. Authorities say it is possible the driver didn’t know they hit someone.

The man’s cause of death has not yet been determined. The investigation is ongoing.