Homeless pedestrian struck, killed at Greenspoint Dr, TX-8
HOUSTON, TX – A 53-year-old woman sustained fatal injuries Monday in an auto-pedestrian crash in north-central Houston, reports abc 13 News.
Emergency crews responded to the accident shortly after 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of Greenspoint Drive and the frontage road to the Sam Houston Parkway, or TX-8. This is near Lonestar College—Houston North Greenspoint.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a homeless pedestrian was travelling in the crosswalk in her wheelchair when a white Cadillac hit her.
The victim succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Authorities have not yet released her identity to the public. They say that the victim has been struck before in the same area.
The driver of the Cadillac initially left the scene of the accident but ultimately returned after parking nearby.
While the driver claims to have had right of way, the crash remains under investigation. Drugs and alcohol are not suspected at this time.
The Houston personal injury attorneys of Gibson Hill understand how difficult it is to recover from the aftermath of a serious accident. We have helped people face these challenges and guided them through the legal system's complexities to help them receive the best medical treatment and financial compensation. Call (713) 659-4000 for a free consultation with one of our Houston Pedestrian Accident Lawyers today.
Note: Serious accidents happen every day in Texas. Our blog serves as a reminder of this devastating fact and we hope that increased awareness of the risks we all face every day helps us take further steps towards prevention. Our posts are sourced from local news outlets and are updated frequently. Should you find details that are out of date or incorrect, please let us know so we may update the post to contain the most current information.