On May 9, 95-year-old Mike Podaras, of Sealy, died after being struck by a vehicle while walking on State Highway 36, according to Sargent Stephen Woodard of the Texas Department of Transportation.

The police report states the accident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m., when a 2018 Ford Escape being driven by an 18-year-old Sealy woman was traveling Northbound on State Highway 36 in the left lane. She was approaching the intersection of Peters-San Felipe Road, about 3 miles North of Sealy, in a 70-mph speed zone when the right side of her vehicle hit Podaras, who was walking westbound.

Podaras passed away at the scene from the injuries sustained.

Woodard said the deceased was well-known in the community. No charges have been filed against the driver at this time.