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Houston Pedestrian Accident Claims Life of Woman

Posted on Jul 24, 2011

A Houston pedestrian accident involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) claims the life of a woman after she is hit before the driver flees the accident scene. The incident took place early Friday morning, July 8, 2011, in the eastbound lanes of FM 1960.

According to reports, a woman was struck by a 2008 Nissan Armada in the 3400 block of FM 1960. The driver then fled the accident scene.

The victim has been identified as Rosie Mitchell, 52, of New Waverly. Rescue crews found her body lying in the eastbound lanes of FM 1960 when they arrived at the hit-and-run accident scene.

Investigators are searching for the driver of the SUV, which may have sustained damage to the right front passenger side.

"There was what appears to be a large portion of the right front headlight assembly," said Lt. Michael Combest, with the Precinct 4 Harris County Constable's Office. "Hopefully that vehicle part remaining on the scene is what's going to open up this investigation for us."

The fatal Houston pedestrian accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Any one with information concerning the hit-and-run pedestrian accident has been asked to contact authorities at (281) 376-3472.

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

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