Authorities in west Harris County, Texas, are on the hunt for two drivers involved in a tragic hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of an elderly Asian woman on Wednesday evening. The victim, identified only as a woman in her 70s, was fatally struck by two vehicles in the late hours of March 20 in the 6500 block of Howell-Sugarland Road.
According to reports from ABC13, the drivers of the vehicles, described as an older white Chevrolet pickup truck and a newer all-black Cadillac Escalade, fled the scene after striking the woman. It is believed that the woman was not crossing at a designated crosswalk at the time of the incident.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) received distressing calls about a woman lying in the middle of Howell-Sugarland Road near O’Donnell Middle School at around 10:30 p.m. Deputies rushed to the scene and tragically found the victim, who was pronounced dead on-site.
Witnesses informed authorities that the first vehicle involved was the Chevrolet pickup truck, which callously did not stop after hitting the woman. The Cadillac Escalade was identified as the second vehicle that struck her before fleeing the scene.
Sgt. Villacorta from the HCSO Vehicular Crimes Division disclosed that the victim was in possession of a significant amount of medical supplies, including latex gloves, and was using a walker at the time of the incident. While her identity has been established, it is pending release as investigations continue.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, prompting calls for justice for the elderly woman who tragically lost her life in such a callous manner. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the drivers or the vehicles involved to come forward and assist in the investigation.
As the search for the responsible drivers intensifies, the community mourns the loss of a valued member and seeks closure in the pursuit of justice. The tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by pedestrians on the roads and the importance of responsible driving to prevent such senseless tragedies from occurring in the future..
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