Two men are hospitalized in critical condition after they were injured while attempting to run across busy roads in darkened areas away from crosswalks overnight, News Radio 1200 WOAI reports.
The first incident happened when a man tried to run across Highway 90 near West Military and was hit by a pickup truck. That driver stopped to help and called 9-1-1 and is not expected to face charges.
The second happened on the opposite side of the city.
Police say a man they believe is homeless tried to dash across Independence near O'Connor on the northeast side and was hit by a white Chevy pickup.
That driver did not stop and the driver will face hit and run charges when arrested.
Both victims suffered major head injuries and multiple internal injuries.