Female cyclist killed in hit-and-run collision in Katy
KATY, TX – A 22-year-old female cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Katy on Sunday, according to Click2Houston.
The incident happened around 10 p.m. The 22-year-old woman was riding a bicycle, on her way to a shift at a convenience store, when she was struck by an SUV on the 4100th block of Pitts Road.
Deputies arrived at the scene to find the female cyclist unconscious and performed CPR on her. Despite their best efforts, she died from her injuries at the scene.
Deputies said one of their own off-duty deputies spotted an SUV in a nearby area that had heavy damage consistent with the crash. Deputies tracked the driver of the SUV down to a nearby residence and took her into custody.
The suspect, 61-year-old Denise Walker, told deputies she hit something in the road. Deputies determined she left the gas station in another vehicle. Walker has since been charged with failure to stop and render aid and has been cooperating with investigators.
The driver who picked up Walker from the gas station may face charges.
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