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Ruben Perez killed in Harris County hit-and-run crash

  • By JOHN ESHER
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: February 02, 2025 EDT
  • Updated: February 02, 2025 12:37 AM EDT

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The 69-year-old was struck on Veterans Memorial Drive, authorities say

HARRIS, TX, (January 19, 2025) - The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a search is ongoing to locate the suspect involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash. Officers are seeking the public's help to find the motorist.

Hit and Run posterRuben Albarran Perez, 69, was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver on Veterans Memorial Drive in north Harris County. The incident happened on January 19, officials said.

According to preliminary reports, Ruben Albarran Perez was struck by an unknown vehicle along Veterans Memorial Drive in north Harris County. Tragically, Perez, 69, died as a result of injuries, per the sheriff's office. Authorities did not provide the exact timing of the collision. 

No information was available about the vehicle or its driver, who still remains at large.

Any details about the incident can be shared with the Harris County Sheriff's Office at 713-221-6000.

The investigation is underway.

CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED

Despite every warning, every memorial, every death, too many drivers keep going, knowing they’ve hit someone. 

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), hit-and-run deaths in the U.S. have increased an average of 7.2% each year since 2009.

“Having the proper resources is extremely important to investigate a hit-and-run case and prove negligence,” said Candice Bond, an experienced hit-and-run accident attorney and a Managing Partner of Bond Legal. 

“Road conditions, signage visibility, and road lighting are all possible contributing factors that are considered and must thoroughly be examined. These procedures are necessary for helping those who have lost a loved one receive the justice that they deserve.”

WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

Pending the investigation, the family of Ruben Albarran Perez may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a catastrophic accident such as this incident.

“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Bond, a national legal analyst for Newsline. 

“A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that the victim's legal rights and best interests are protected.”


If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed at the hands of a hit-and-run driver and would like a no-cost consultation, our national legal analyst Candice Bond is available for a free consultation to guide you.

(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Newsline can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-985-6515 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).

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The staff of Newsline would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Ruben Albarran Perez and family

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