Driver fatally collides with pedestrian near Rampur Estates
HOUSTON, TX – A driver struck and killed a woman on the 14000 block of TX 249 on Thursday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Joshua Bates was driving a white 2019 Nissan Versa north on TX 249 when he hit Vivian Johnson as she crossed the road outside of a crosswalk around 7:31 p.m.
First responders transported Johnson to an area hospital, where she died at 8:13 p.m.
Following the collision, the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating the incident.
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