Houston – Woman Crossing West Tidwell Road Struck, Injured

The Houston Police Department is still in pursuit of the driver who struck a female pedestrian on West Tidwell Road, Friday night.

Last Mary 12, local troopers responded to a crash in the 100 block of West Tidwell Road. According to initial reports, a woman was attempting the cross the street when she was hit by a sport utility vehicle. When emergency crews arrived at the scene, the victim was lying on the ground, lifeless. She was pronounced dead at the scene, despite life-saving measures. She’s identified only as a woman in her 40s.

Meanwhile, the driver fled the scene following the incident. Based on the debris gathered at the scene of the crash, the suspect vehicle is believed to be an SUV to be white and manufactured in the mid-2000s.

The crash remains under investigation.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victim. We are hoping and praying for a fast recovery of both parties.

Car collisions are extremely prevalent in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is getting injured in approximately two minutes. Unfortunately, despite the government’s aggressive efforts to educate drivers about safety, the cases of speeding, driving under the influence, and negligence are still on the rise. In fact, most of the common causes of accidents in the state are due to the driver’s lack of awareness and precaution.

Knowing the statistics helps us to be more aware of how our choices can affect other people’s lives. For instance, driving while under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs dramatically increases your risk of being involved in a crash by roughly 16% and 24%, respectively. While these cases are extremely dangerous, these can be prevented by making the right decisions. So before hitting the road, know that car accidents leave scars and trauma that can be devastating for the victims. For this reason, it is important that you take all the necessary precautions to avoid it.