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Houston Car Accident Claims Life of Woman Running Across Highway

Posted on Aug 21, 2011

A Houston car accident involving three vehicles claims the life of a woman after she is struck by two vehicles while running across the highway. The incident took place at approximately 3:00 on Monday morning, August 15, 2011, along Beltway 8.

According to reports, a 24-year-old woman involved in a single-vehicle accident parked her car on the Beltway 8 eastbound shoulder. That is when she got out of her vehicle and attempted to run across the highway. Unfortunately, she was fatally struck by an 18-wheeler truck and a Dodge Intrepid.

The driver of the 18-wheeler immediately pulled over to the side of the road and called 911. However, the driver of the Dodge fled the accident scene. Police are still searching for the vehicle and the driver.

Police believe that the woman may have been run over by other vehicles before rescue crews arrived at the accident scene. Her identity was not immediately released by officials.

The fatal Houston car accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Police have yet to file any charges, and no other injuries were reported.

This is a terrible incident, and we extend our thoughts and condolences to the victim's family and friends during this tragic time.

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