Dave was killed on May 6th, 2007 at around 1:30 AM at the 1800 Block of Richmond in Houston, TX, 77098. He had been out eating with friends at La Tapatia, a local late-night eatery they regularly visited.
It appears that Dave was crossing the intersection at Richmond and Woodhead St when he was struck. He was just a step or two from reaching the other side. The driver of the vehicle did not stop to render aid, and according to at least one witness, the vehicle never even slowed down.
Police have limited information, and are currently conducting their investigation. I have decided that I will do my own investigation with the help of friends and hopefully any witnesses that were there at the scene when this happened.
Hit and Run accidents are on the rise in Houston, and it seems like there's a new story in the news every week. The downside is that few of these events are ever solved, and the perpetrator is never apprehended. I aim to fight for this one because I actually know this person, and feel that no one deserves to go like that, much less to be left there by someone who doesn't want to face the music.
I ask that anyone who knows anything about the accident please come forward and help us solve this case. I'm looking for a network of volunteers to help get the word out, and hopefully locate the person responsible. I will also be adding more information about Dave himself, as he lived. This site is dedicated to his memory, and the memory of all those who are struck down by unscrupulous persons who lack a sense of personal responsibility and completely disregard the value of human life.
Media Archive
| May 6, 2007 | (Times News) | Times News Obituary |
| May 6, 2007 | (City of Houston) | Traffic Incident at 1800 Richmond Avenue |
| May 6, 2007 | (Houston Chronicle) | Driver sought in fatal hit-and-run |
| May 6, 2007 | (Houston Chronicle) | Houston man killed in hit-and-run accident |
| May 7, 2007 | (Click2Houston) | Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run |
| May 31, 2007 | (Click2Houston) | Driver Sought In Veteran's Hit-And-Run Death |
| June 16, 2007 | (Houston Chronicle) | Family seeks suspect in son's hit-and-run |
| June 16, 2007 | (ABC 13 KTRK Houston) | Police and family looking for hit and run driver |
| May 6, 2009 | (Crime Stoppers) | Crime Stoppers Houston flyer - $11,000 Reward |
| May 9, 2009 | (39 - KIAH) | Family Hopes A Reward Increase Leads To Clues |
| May 6, 2011 | (UltimateMontrose.com) | Reward raised for tips in fatal 2007 Montrose hit-and-run |
| May 9, 2011 | (BellaireToday.com) | Four years later, still no answers in Richmond Ave hit-and-run |