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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run collision on 610 West Loop in Houston, Texas

Modified Date: 
Sun, 12/03/2017 - 2:44pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Homeless woman killed by hit-and-run driver

'€‹HOUSTON - A reported fatal auto-pedestrian incident has shut down the West Loop northbound frontage road at Richmond. Some westbound Richmond lanes remained blocked as of 8 a.m. Police say they are still looking for the driver who hit the victim, who appears to be a homeless woman. A description of the hit-and-run driver was not immediately provided. Check back for updates to this developing story.

Pedestrian killed in hit and run accident on 610 West Loop feeder

A pedestrian was killed in a hit and run accident along the 610 West Loop northbound feeder road at Richmond.A witness told abc13 that he saw the body of a female woman being dragged a short distance behind the vehicle that hit her. The driver then kept going.Police are looking for that driver, but do not have a vehicle description. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Pedestrian killed in accident on 610 West Loop feeder at Richmond

A pedestrian was killed in an accident along the 610 West Loop northbound feeder road at Richmond.Eyewitness News has a crew headed to the scene.

HPD: Fatal hit-and-run suspect was in green Infiniti SUV

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4065 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Roadway: 
610 West Loop
City: 
Houston, TX
County: 
Harris County, TX
Area: 
Houston, TX

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