The Houston Police Department said the hit-and-run happened on Westheimer Road at about 10 p.m.
Investigators said a 47-year-old man was walking across the roadway when he was hit by a white tow truck.
The driver didn't stop to render aid and continued driving eastbound on Westheimer, according to police.
The 47-year-old was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the Houston Police Department's Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4065 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.