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Woman Struck and Killed After Leaving Car During Argument on Texas 225, Police Say

Investigators are examining why she exited the vehicle, with the striking driver cooperating.

Overview

  • The fatal collision occurred just after midnight Saturday near Allen Genoa Road in southeast Houston.
  • Witnesses reported the couple's vehicle pulled to the shoulder before the woman got out, according to Sgt. Michael Barrow of HPD.
  • Police say she walked into lanes of traffic and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The driver who hit her exited the freeway, called 911, and is cooperating with investigators; police say the driver reported seeing her at the last minute.
  • Authorities have not released the woman's identity and are reviewing potential contributing factors in the case.