A hit-and-run crash in southwest Houston claimed the life of a woman early Friday morning, with police initially reporting the victim as a child.
The incident happened around 6:45 a.m. in the 9200 block of Westpark Drive near Fondren Road.
Recommended Videos
According to the Houston Police Department, the call initially came in as a report of a child, found unresponsive in the street.
UPDATE: The call was received as a person, possibly a juvenile, found unresponsive in the street.
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) December 13, 2024
Investigators learned the victim is a female pedestrian in her 30s, struck by an unknown vehicle whose driver fled. Unknown what time this hit-and-run crash occurred. #hounews https://t.co/fWXwrAbjcY
Investigators later determined the victim was an adult pedestrian struck by an unknown vehicle. It remains unclear what time the hit-and-run crash occurred.
The HPD Vehicular Crimes Division is leading the investigation and has urged drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes as authorities work to gather evidence and locate the driver.
Further details about the victim or potential suspects have not been released.
Stay with KPRC 2 for updates on this developing story.
More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter
