A pedestrian collision on February 19 resulted in the death of a 65-year-old woman. The incident occurred in the 500 block of Louisiana Street when a black Toyota Tacoma struck the woman in a crosswalk. The crash happened around 8:40 p.m., and despite receiving immediate medical attention, the victim was declared dead on Monday, according to the Houston Police Department.
The identity of the female victim is pending while authorities wait to notify the next of kin, as stated by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The 51-year-old driver of the Toyota stayed at the scene after the incident. Police noted that she showed no signs of impairment and was questioned before being released as the investigation continues, as mentioned by the Houston Police Department.
The incident, reported by Houston Police Department Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Rose, Officer C. Nguyen, and Downtown Patrol Division officers, involved a woman who was struck in a pedestrian accident. Paramedics transported her to the hospital, where she later passed away. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
