Houston Rice Village: Pedestrian Killed
HOUSTON – A tragic incident occurred Friday afternoon in Houston’s Rice Village, where a young woman was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing the street.
What Happened:
- The accident took place around 4 p.m. when a Toyota Tacoma was traveling south on Kelvin Drive and made a left turn onto University Boulevard.
- The pedestrian, an Asian woman in her 20s, was using the crosswalk going north on University when she was hit.
- Paramedics transported her to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Investigation Updates:
- The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities; police indicated the driver would likely be allowed to leave after questioning.
- Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the accident; however, initial reports suggest that speed or impairment were not factors.
Additional Information:
- No names have been released for those involved, and the investigation continues.
Source: Houston Police
