Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Westheimer: Woman Struck by Two Vehicles

Fatal Pedestrian Incident

• 💔 A woman in her 70s was tragically killed while crossing Westheimer Road in Houston.
• 🚌 The incident occurred just before 6:30 AM, shortly after the woman disembarked from a Metro bus.

Circumstances of the Crash

• 🚶‍♀️ The pedestrian, wearing dark clothing, was crossing Westheimer outside of a designated crosswalk.
• ⚠️ She failed to yield to an oncoming white Dodge Ram pickup truck.
• 🚗 The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and called for help; they were detained and later released.

Second Vehicle Involved

• 💨 A second vehicle also struck the pedestrian but fled the scene without stopping.
• 🔍 Police are reviewing surveillance video to identify the second vehicle.

Investigation and Aftermath

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Investigators are working to notify the victim's family.
• ⚖️ As of the report, no charges have been filed.
• 🛣️ The westbound lanes of Westheimer were closed for nearly 4 hours during the investigation.