69-Year-Old Ruben Albarran Perez Dead in Veterans Memorial Drive Collision [Harris County, TX]

Harris County, TX (February 2, 2025) – 69-year-old Ruben Albarran Perez was killed in a Veterans Memorial Drive collision Sunday.

The fatal crash happened on January 19 in north Harris County.

Police said the involved driver did not provide assistance and fled the scene.

Meanwhile, Harris County officials did not say the exact time the collision happened and the description of the involved vehicle.

The authorities ask anyone with information on this fatal crash to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at 713-221-6000 or Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

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We at Sweet Lawyers would like to extend our condolences to the family and community of Ruben Albarran Perez.

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