Woman Dies in Houston Pedestrian Accident on Westheimer near South Kirkwood

Houston, Texas (April 11, 2019) – A vehicle struck and killed a woman who was trying to cross a street on Wednesday night in west Houston.
According to the Houston Police Department, the incident took place in the 11900 block of Westheimer near South Kirkwood around 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 10.
The HPD reported that a woman crossing the street was hit by a red Dodge Challenger. The vehicle was reportedly speeding westbound on Westheimer when it struck the victim.
The woman died of injuries sustained in the collision.
The police report showed that the Dodge driver stayed at the scene of the crash and showed signs of intoxication.
The crash is under investigation.