One Killed in North Harris County Pedestrian Accident on I-45 near Rankin
Houston, Texas (October 7, 2018) – A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle during a police chase in north Harris County, a local news source reported.
The accident happened on Interstate 45 near Rankin.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the chase started during a traffic stop for reckless driving on Interstate 45. The driver didn’t stop and proceeded to exit the interstate at a high rate of speed.
The driver was in the U-turn lane when he crossed all lanes and hit the woman who was underneath the overpass.
The driver tried to flee the scene but was found and arrested a quarter mile away.
The woman was transported to the hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.
An investigation is underway.