Overview
- A 1-year-old girl died after being struck by an Uber SUV in a northern suburb of Houston, with the driver, Muhammad Khan, being assaulted by witnesses.
- The incident occurred when the toddler, nearly 2 years old, was not visible to the driver and was pinned under a rear tire of the vehicle.
- Uber has suspended the driver amid an ongoing investigation, with no arrests made so far.
- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, including the assault on the driver, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
- Authorities and Uber have expressed their condolences, calling the event a 'heartbreaking tragedy' and urging caution and awareness when traveling with children.