Crime Stoppers and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division need the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for a Hit and Run- Failure To Stop and Render Aid - Fatality.

On Sunday, October 13, 2019, at approximately 2:23 a.m., Jose M. Vallejo was riding as a passenger, in the 900 block of the East Freeway, in Houston Texas. During this incident, Jose M. Vallejo jumped out of the moving vehicle and landed in the roadway. The suspect’s vehicle (possibly a white pickup truck, unknown make and model) struck the victim. After the impact, the suspect vehicle fled the scene (continued traveling eastbound) failing to stop and render aid to the victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital where later he was pronounced deceased as a result of his 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.

All cases and warrants are active at the time this press release was created and is subject to change. Crime Stoppers of Houston and this news organization are not making any legal claims that this is the most current legal status.

HCSO 1910-04410

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