2 Injured in Southwest Houston Pedestrian Accident on West Bellfort at Buffalo Speedway
Southwest Houston, Texas (September 7, 2018) – Two girls, aged 12 and 15 years, were struck and injured by a car Friday morning while they were jogging in Southwest Houston, according to the police.
The accident happened at about 6:30 a.m., in the 3000 block of West Bellfort at Buffalo Speedway.
Police said a 60-year-old man was driving a white Toyota Prius eastbound on West Bellfort and failed to yield the right-of-way, while making a left turn onto Buffalo Speedway, causing him to hit the girls.
Reportedly, the girls were in a crosswalk and had a green light when the accident happened.
One of the victims sustained injuries to her left knee and upper leg. The other victim suffered scrapes to her right elbow, and she hurt her back.
The girls were taken to see their personal physicians by their parents.
Police said the driver was likely to be cited for failing to yield the right of way while turning left.
Police are investigating the crash.
Fatal 2-Vehicle Crash on FM 225 in Rusk County
Fatality Reported in Rusk County Crash on FM 225 Rusk County, Texas (August 28, 2018) – A fatal two-vehicle collision was reported Tuesday morning in Rusk County, according to a
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