Police searching for hit-and-run driver who killed pedestrian in Keller

KELLER, Texas - Keller police are seeking the public’s help to find the hit-and-run driver who killed a 58-year-old man Saturday evening.

The auto-pedestrian crash happened just before 6 p.m., as Zhou "Brian" Feng and his wife were walking in the 1100 block of Johnson Road. That was less than 100 yards from their home.

Police said a gray SUV veered off the road and struck Zhou, who died from his injuries at a nearby hospital.

The father of two is described by his eldest son, Albert, as the epitome of a man who protects his family. 

"He’s always the one who’s walking in the back to make sure that he can see you and you’re doing fine," he said. "I miss you, dad, and I love you so much."

The driver of the SUV the fled the scene, heading south on Keller-Smithfield Road, and was last seen on Keller Parkway.

The father of two is described by his eldest son, 31-year-old Albert, as the epitome of a man who protects his family. 

"He’s always the one who’s walking in the back to make sure that he can see you and you’re doing fine," he said. "I miss you, dad, and I love you so much."

Zhou’s wife, who was not hit by the SUV, told friends and family they were walking along the grass when he was hit, and ended up landing on concreted after being struck.

"From what I heard, I don’t know, they were not even on the street. They were standing on grass," family friend, Frank Liu, said.

Zhou’s friends said, as a Christian, he’d likely show grace toward the driver.

"I think the only comfort we have now is he’s with the lord and I hope that will bring comfort to his wife," Liu added. "He forgives him."

"My mom’s very strong, too and she’s also going to forgive him," Zhou’s son, Albert, said.

Albert said he hopes he can become half the man his father was.

"He’s happy to see us succeed and he’s always put himself last to help this family," he said.

As for the driver who took his father’s life, Albert said now it the time for the driver to turn himself in.

"I just hope he realizes the amount of pain he’s put my family through and our loved ones and our friends," he said.

Police are asking those who live nearby and businesses to check their security cameras to see if they caught the vehicle involved.

"People like to speed down this road all the time going 40-50, and I know the speed limit is 30, so I do see a lot of people going down the road pretty fast around here because usually not a lot of people drive down this road," Caitlyn Denicola, who lives nearby, said.

In response to people raising concerns about the safety of this street, the city of Keller posted on Facebook that this section of Johnson Rd. is scheduled to undergo a $6 million reconstruction, including a sidewalk on the side Zhou was hit. 

"It’s just very scary that that happened. Very, very scary," said Susan Adegebsan, who lives nearby.

Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Jensen at 817-743-4532 or email bjensen@cityofkeller.com.