A woman critically injured in what is described as a hit-and-run incident in Houston has succumbed to her injuries, officials reported. The crash occurred on May 26 at approximately 4 p.m. near 7900 Renwick Drive, as per the City of Houston News. The victim, 38, whose identity is still pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, was pronounced deceased on May 29 at Ben Taub General Hospital.
Fleeing the scene, the driver of a white Jeep Cherokee struck the woman while she was on the sidewalk. After the Jeep, which was traveling southbound, hit a curb, it forced its trajectory onto the path of the unsuspecting pedestrian. Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant V. Vo and Officer T. Pham of the Houston Police Department (HPD) are investigating the fatal encounter.
The HPD is actively seeking information from the public to find the driver responsible for the incident. With efforts to bring justice for the victim, law enforcement urges anyone who has knowledge about the identity of the driver or whereabouts of the Jeep Cherokee involved to come forward.
Informants with relevant details are encouraged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
