A woman was killed after being hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross Highway 249 Thursday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
The crash happened around 10:32 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 249 and Old Bammel North Houston Road.<\/p>\n
Investigators said a Cadillac sedan was traveling southbound on Highway 249 when the driver passed through the intersection and hit a woman who was running eastbound across the roadway.<\/p>\n
According to deputies, the woman was not in a marked crosswalk when she was hit. Emergency crews transported her to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.<\/p>\n
Authorities said the driver initially left the scene but later returned. Investigators determined the driver had a green light at the time of the crash and that the traffic signals were functioning properly.<\/p>\n
The driver showed no signs of intoxication and was released. No charges have been filed.<\/p>\n
The identity of the woman has not been released. Investigators said it is unclear whether she was unhoused. <\/p>\n
While deputies were investigating the fatal crash, a separate incident occurred at the scene involving a Harris County deputy.<\/p>\n
According to the sheriff\u2019s office, a Nissan sedan was making a right turn at the intersection when it hit the deputy. The deputy was transported to a hospital in stable condition.<\/p>\n
The driver of the Nissan was arrested on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. Authorities said the driver was not intoxicated at the time of the incident.<\/p>\n
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