Family mourns teenage son killed in reported hit-and-run crash in Channelview area

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A family is in mourning on Monday after a 15-year-old was killed in an alleged hit-and-run crash in the Channelview area on Saturday night.

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The Harris County Sheriff's Office said that at about 9:30 p.m., deputies responded to a call about an auto-pedestrian crash in the 16000 block of Ridlon Street. When they arrived, deputies said they discovered the teenager lying on the south side of the roadway and called for medical treatment.

Officials said the teenager, identified as 15-year-old Ramiro Jayden Carmona, was taken to Memorial Hermann, where he was later pronounced dead.

Investigators said a witness on the scene reported that they saw a dark-colored SUV hit Carmona.

By Monday morning, a memorial for Carmona, with flowers, balloons, and photos from loved ones, was set up at the crash scene.

“Everyone spoke of his smile; his smile brought light to his family and friends, anybody around him," Carmona's father said. "He was a kind, respectful, and gentle soul. He showed respect to everyone that came close to him. He loved his little sisters and brothers, mom, dad, and especially his grandparents.”

Authorities did not provide details on the suspect, stating they were "gone on arrival." When asked about Flock cameras in the area, deputies said they plan to look at them during the investigation.

As of Monday, the investigation, including the search for the suspect, remains ongoing.