October 30, 2024 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 15500 Hempstead Road about 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday (October 29).

The identity of the deceased female pedestrian, 42, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant. R. Dallas and Officer D. Hoang reported:

The driver of a white Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling eastbound at the above address when the vehicle struck a pedestrian walking in the moving lanes of traffic. Paramedics pronounced the female deceased at the scene.

The female driver, 34, remained at the scene, was determined not to be impaired, and was questioned and released.

The investigation is continuing.