Houston Man Pushing Truck Hit by Drunk Driver

On May 23, 2011, Houston police say a man was pushing his car on Chimney Rock Road near the Westpark Tollway when he was hit by a SUV and pinned between two vehicles.  Reportedly, the vehicle which struck the man was a Toyota 4Runner.  Witnesses say the man was pushing his truck which had run out of gas.  Witnesses also say the 4Runner was traveling about 60 miles per hour when it stuck the man.  Reportedly, the victim was taken to the hospital and his condition has not been released. 

Houston authorities say the driver of the 4Runner was charged with driving while intoxicated and failure to stop and render aid.