53-Year-Old Woman Injured in Houston Pedestrian Accident on Kirby Drive at Southwest Freeway

Houston, Texas – A 53-year-old woman was injured Friday morning in a pedestrian accident in Houston, according to the police.

The accident happened around 6:45 a.m., at the intersection of Kirby Drive and the Southwest Freeway near a Shell gas station.

Police said the woman was trying to cross the street when an SUV attempted to make a left turn and hit her.

The woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The driver stayed at the scene and tried to help the injured woman. He showed no signs of intoxication and will not face charges because he had the right-of-way.

The police are investigating the crash.

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