A Bicyclist Dies In A Hit-And-Run Accident On Greenhouse Road, The Driver Is Still At Large

the scene of the accident, it can place the other person involved or injured at risk.

A teen bicyclist in Katy was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Greenhouse Road on Thursday.  The driver is still at large, and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help.

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According to the story appearing on the Covering Katy News website, the crash happened at approximately 2:34 a.m. near Saums Road at 2500 Greenhouse Road.

Authorities have identified the victim as 16-year-old Christopher Solis. 

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Authorities say that Solis was riding his BMX bike with a friend at the time of the crash. Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office say that while Solis’ bike was equipped with reflectors, it had no head or tail lights when he was hit.  The suspect vehicle continued heading northbound on Greenhouse Road and did not stop at the scene or attempt to render aid. 

 Solis was declared dead at the scene while the second cyclist was uninjured in the crash.

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The suspect vehicle is described as a gray, four-door Mazda 6, year model 2014 to 2016.  As a result of the crash, the car will likely be missing the driver’s side mirror, plastic well, and front side bumper cover. The vehicle may also have a green LED undercarriage lighting. 

The crash is still currently under investigation. Anyone with any information about the vehicle or suspect driver is being asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division.