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Houston Woman Fatally Struck While Pushing Stalled Car on North Freeway, Police Seek Hit-and-Run Driver

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Published on July 27, 2025
Houston Woman Fatally Struck While Pushing Stalled Car on North Freeway, Police Seek Hit-and-Run DriverSource: Google Street View

A woman died early Sunday morning on the North Freeway while trying to push her stalled vehicle. The incident happened just before 4 a.m. near SH-249. She was struck by a passing car and was pronounced dead at the scene, as reported by KHOU.

A woman was fatally struck in a hit-and-run near W. Mount Houston Drive, prompting authorities to briefly shut down a portion of the freeway near Gulf Bank for investigation. According to Click2Houston, the driver fled the scene, and the Houston Police Department is still investigating the incident, with no further details released at this time.

A fatal hit-and-run occurred on the North Freeway, where a person was struck and killed. The roadway, which had been temporarily closed during the investigation, has since reopened. Houston police are continuing to search for the driver involved and are asking the public for any information that could help with the case.