January 11, 2021 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 8600 Westheimer Road about 7:05 p.m. last Friday (January 8).

The female victim was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.  Her identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant F. Briones and Officer C. Cisneros reported:

According to witnesses not involved in the crash, the victim was attempting to run across Lazy Hollow Drive at the above address.  While in a crosswalk, the victim crossed without the light and was struck by a gray Kia Forte.  Witnesses stated she was also struck by an unknown gray or silver pickup truck.

The driver of the Kia remained at the scene, showed no signs of intoxication after being examined by an HPD DWI Task Force officer, and consented to a blood draw.  The driver of the pickup truck fled the scene.

There are no charges in this incident, as the investigation is continuing.  

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.


KJS/VHS  1-11-21
Inc. #003645621-Z