Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash at 3500 Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) service road about 10 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 29).
The identity of the deceased female pedestrian, 57, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Griffiths and Officer J. Johnson reported:
The female was walking in the roadway or possibly on the shoulder of the road at the above address when she was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling northbound. The vehicle that struck the victim did not remain at the scene to render aid.
A witness flagged down Houston Fire Department personnel and paramedics pronounced the female deceased at the scene.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
ECR/SOA 10-30-24
Inc. #151995124-P