Investigators stated the driving force of the truck did not cease after hitting 61-year-old Lilia Vazquez on the morning of Dec. 13.
HOUSTON — On Thursday, Houston police launched surveillance video exhibiting a truck they consider struck and killed a girl who was jogging in southwest Houston earlier this month. They’re nonetheless trying to find the driving force, who did not stay on the scene.
In response to Houston police, the lady was hit and killed by a dark-colored truck that was hauling plywood alongside Westpark Drive between Fondren Street and Gessner Street round 6:20 a.m. on Dec. 13. Investigators stated the sufferer and the truck had been heading westbound. Authorities suppose the truck sustained injury to its entrance proper headlight.
Lilia Vazquez, 61, was killed within the crash.
To her family and friends members, Vazquez was thought of “a beloved mom and spouse and devoted member of the Houston working neighborhood.”
Shortly after Vazquez was killed, Houston’s working neighborhood got here collectively to help the household of the 10-time Houston marathon participant.
“Everybody knew who Lillia was. She was an elite runner. She had a present for working,” pal Brenda Gonzalez stated.
Vazquez’s daughters stated the help has meant the world to them.
“I feel that grieving her loss would have been one thing unimaginable if we hadn’t had the help of her mates,” Vazquez’s daughter, Cecilia, stated.
Nobody can perceive how somebody might go away her for useless on the aspect of the highway.
“She’s simply gone manner too quickly and in a manner that’s simply inhumane. I am unable to think about that anyone would not cease to assist her,” pal Erika Taugher stated.
“You left our pal to die. She was by herself on that avenue,” pal Tricia Hernandez stated. “We’re praying for the one who did this to please have the braveness to come back ahead and come clean with what they did.”
Anybody with info is requested to name Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or the Houston Police Division Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072.
