Houston – Deadly Hit-and-Run Collision on North Shepherd
Posted on Monday, April 1st, 2019 at 5:55 am
The Houston Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision which involved a hit-and-run driver on North Shepherd near West 10th Street.
According to initial reports, two people were in the street at the 800 block of North Shepherd when they were struck by an undescribed vehicle. The pedestrians, whose identities have not been released, died from the injuries sustained from the impact of the collision. Meanwhile, the driver of the suspect vehicle did not stop to render aid to the victims and escaped.
Local authorities said that the driver returned to the scene herself. However, it was not confirmed whether she was taken into custody. Her identification remains unknown at this time.
No charges have been made as the investigation is still in progress.
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), car accidents happen almost every minute of every day, and for every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. That is roughly about 6 million car accidents every year and 90 people dying in car accidents every day in the U.S. alone. Driving while distracted, under the influence of alcohol, and at an unsafe speed are three most common causes of car accidents.
If you are a victim of a car accident/DUI accident, or you know someone who is, or you lost a loved one because of this, then please don’t hesitate to ask for help. The police will always be there to help you, but more than that, car accident lawyers are always willing to help you in protecting your rights and getting you the justice that you deserve. They will also help you file a lawsuit and get fair and just compensation for physical and emotional trauma you experienced.
