Houston – Hit-and-run Crash on Beechnut Street Leaves Woman Dead

A woman was pronounced deceased after getting hit by a car on Beechnut Street in Houston.

Last March 15th, at around 10:00 p.m., police responded to 8700 block of Beechnut near South Gessner Road to assist in a crash involving a pedestrian. Based on the initial investigation, a woman was reportedly walking across the street when a passing vehicle hit her. As a result, the female pedestrian sustained injuries and died at the scene. Her identity has not yet been released.

When local responders arrived at the scene, the driver of the vehicle involved had already escaped. The description of his vehicle and his identification remain unknown at this time. Anyone who has witnessed the incident should contact Houston Police Department to help in the investigation.