A tragic accident has claimed the life of a senior woman at an intersection in Houston this past Monday, authorities reported. The Houston Police Department is now probing the incident that occurred around 3:35 p.m. at the juncture of 101 East 14th Street, which involved a silver Chevrolet Suburban colliding with the pedestrian.
Details surrounding the identity of the 95-year-old victim remain undisclosed as officials await confirmation from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. An article by City of Houston News states that the crash happened when the Suburban, heading westbound through the intersection with a green light, made a left turn onto Heights Boulevard. It was during this maneuver that the vehicle struck the woman as she crossed the street within the boundaries of a crosswalk.
Emergency services promptly transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where she was ultimately pronounced dead. According to the City of Houston News release, the 52-year-old female driver of the Suburban was questioned by police at the scene. She displayed no signs of intoxication and was released as the investigation into the crash continues.
As of now, no charges have been filed in connection to the fatality. The HPD Vehicular Crimes Division, led by Sergeant S. Jewell and Officer C. Song, are continuing their thorough investigation of this incident. More information will be forthcoming as the probe into the circumstances around the accident progresses.
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