Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Crash at 6200 Gulf Freeway

Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in a fatal crash at 6200 Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) service road about 7:20 p.m. last Friday (Jan. 31).

The suspect, Eliana Blu Morin (H/f, 19), is charged with failure to stop and render aid in the 177th State District Court.  A booking photo of Morin is attached to this news release.

The identity of the deceased male, 38, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Rodriguez and Officer C. Dinh reported:

The victim, a pedestrian, was running across the southbound lanes of the service road at the above address when he was struck by a black Chevrolet HHR.  The driver, Morin, fled the scene and returned about 15 to 30 minutes later.  She was arrested and subsequently charged. 

Paramedics transported the victim to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. 

It was learned the male was possibly fleeing a scene where he was involved in a disturbance/assault of a female.

The investigation is continuing.

WANTED: Hit and Run driver who struck pedestrians in the crosswalk in the 4800 blk. Washington Dr

Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Division need the public’s assistance identifying the suspect responsible for a Hit and Run- Failure to Stop and Render Aid.  

On Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at approximately 7:10p.m., multiple victims were walking across a designated crosswalk in the 2400 block of Washington Drive in Houston, Texas.  The suspect vehicle, a four door, dark colored vehicle struck another vehicle, causing them to then lose control, striking the victims and the pedestrian light pole.  The suspect vehicle that caused the incident fled the scene without rendering aid to the victims.  As a result, the victims were transported to a local hospital and treated for serious bodily injuries.  

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. All tipsters remain anonymous. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

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