77-year-old man riding bicycle dies in Galveston hit and run crash
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GALVESTON, Texas – Galveston Police say a 77-year-old man was killed in a hit and run crash early Sunday morning.
The collision happened in the 2300 block of 53rd Street.
According to Galveston Police, 77-year-old Fidel Estrada was riding his bicycle when he was struck by a white or silver pickup truck, believed to be a Ford, with a ladder in the truck bed.
Witnesses at the scene told police the vehicle did not stop and instead fled westbound on Stewart Road. The witness stayed at the scene and called 911.
Estrada was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is urged to contact the Galveston Police Department. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to Galveston County Crime Stoppers at 409-763-8477 or online at www.galveston.crimestoppersweb.com.
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About the Author Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.
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