Gary Hurts, 47, Beloved Houston Community Member, Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run on Westheimer Road; Search for Tow Truck Driver Continues

HOUSTON, TX — The Houston community is mourning the tragic loss of Gary Hurts, a 47-year-old man who was fatally struck in a hit-and-run incident on Sunday night, May 18, 2025. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Westheimer Road near Highway 6, a bustling area on the city’s west side. According to the Houston Police Department, Hurts was attempting to cross the eastbound lanes of Westheimer Road when he was hit by a white tow truck. The driver did not stop to render aid and continued driving eastbound on Westheimer. (KPRC, FOX 26 Houston, ABC13 Houston)

Emergency responders arrived promptly and transported Hurts to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The identity of the driver remains unknown, and authorities are actively investigating the case. They are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).(KPRC)

Hurts was well-known in his community as a kind and generous individual. Neighbors and friends remember him for his willingness to help others and his positive presence in the neighborhood. His sudden and senseless death has left a void in the lives of those who knew him.

This incident adds to a troubling pattern of hit-and-run cases in Houston. Just weeks prior, another pedestrian was fatally struck in a similar incident on Westheimer Road, highlighting ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety and driver accountability in the city. (ABC13 Houston, FOX 26 Houston)

As the investigation continues, the community is rallying together to honor Hurts’s memory and advocate for justice. A vigil is being planned at the site of the incident, where friends and family will gather to pay their respects and call for increased efforts to prevent such tragedies in the future.

The Houston Police Department emphasizes the importance of public assistance in solving hit-and-run cases. Anyone with information about the incident involving Gary Hurts is encouraged to contact the HPD Hit-and-Run Division at 713-247-4065 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.(ABC13 Houston)