Posts Tagged ‘pedestrian accident’

Trick or treaters hit by SUV on Sweetwater and Saddle Rock

A boy and a girl out trick or treating last night were struck and injured by an SUV as they crossed Saddle Rock Drive near Sweetwater in a north Houston neighborhood. Witnesses say the boy who was struck was thrown up in the air by the impact. Neighbors say the girl was transported to the hospital by ground ambulance and the boy via life flight. Neighbor Cory Samuel, interviewed by Channel 11 News, said he saw the boy go up into the air, then when the boy came down it was like the SUV driver was unable to stop. Channel 2’s report indicates the driver’s SUV was towed away after the accident: that indicates (but doesn’t guarantee) that the driver had no license or no insurance, but maybe she was just too shaken up to drive.

The Suzuki SUV involved in last night's accident

11-year old struck and killed by pickup in Lake Jackson

Witnesses say 11-year old Amberle Woodard was in a crosswalk crossing on a “walk” signal when she was struck and killed Monday by a pickup truck driven by a 63-year old man. The pickup was turning right on a green light, and police are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident, including examining the driver’s cell phone records. The accident happened at the intersection of Oyster Creek Drive and Circle Way in Lake Jackson.

Amberle celebrated her 11th birthday on Sunday. She is described as an energetic, outgoing, straight A student. Friends and co-workers of Amberle‘s family have set up the Amberle Taylor Woodard Memorial Fund at Texas Dow Employee Credit Union to help pay for the funeral costs. The donate, call 979-297-1154, or you can deposit donations to account no. 2237094. Channel 2’s story is here.

Amberle Woodard

Accident on Airline Drive near West Hambrick kills two

Two were killed and three injured in a chain reaction wreck around 8:00 p.m. last night in the 10600 block of Airline Drive near West Hambrick Road. According to deputies a female pedestrian was fatally struck as she walked down the street. The driver of a pickup truck swerved to avoid a second pedestrian, causing the truck to collide head-on with another truck heading south on Airline. A female passenger in the southbound vehicle was killed in the collision. According to Channel 11’s video report, a body was lodged in the windshield of one of the vehicles. Channel 2’s coverage of the accident. Channel 11’s report. Channel 13’s accident report. Houston Chronicle’s story.

Vehicle involved in last night's double fatality crash

Victim's friend Jordan Lewis is interviewed by Channel 11 News

Good Samaritan changing tire struck and killed on 610 South Loop

A good deed turned tragic late last night on Houston’s South 610 Loop. A man stopped to help two other motorists involved in a minor accident was killed when a second crash happened. The two vehicles involved in the first accident came to a stop in travel lanes, HPD say, when a passing driver stopped and exited his vehicle to see if anyone needed assistance. An approaching car then rear-ended the Good Samaritan’s sedan, and the man tried to run across the freeway to avoid being struck. A passing SUV was unable to avoid the man and struck him. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead. A total of five vehicles were involved in the accident which happened near Stella Link. Channel 11’s story. Channel 13’s story.

Photo credit: KHOU

Photo credit: KHOU

Photo credit: KHOU

Tragic driveway accident in Lakewood Forest subdivision

A family is devastated after a driveway back-up accident claimed the life of a 3-year old little girl in the Lakewood Forest subdivision in northwest Harris County. The accident happened in the 1100 block of Ericston early in the afternoon as the father was backing his full-size pickup truck out of the driveway: he did not know his daughter was anywhere nearby. Another adult was in the home and it is not known how the little girl got out of the house. After the accident the girl’s father screamed for help and a neighbor who had recently completed a first aid and CPR course responded. The neighbor drove the father and the little girl to St. Luke’s Hospital which was only a mile and a half from the home, however the girl was pronounced dead on arrival.
Harris County Precinct 4 responded to the accident and characterize it as a terrible accident: there was no recklessness on the father’s part. Back-over accidents are surprisingly common. The NHTSA statistic is that as many as five small children are killed each week in back-over accidents. The NHTSA offers the following suggestions to help prevent such accidents:
1. Always check your mirrors BEFORE you start backing up
2. Walk around your vehicle and check BEFORE backing up, particularly if you drive a large vehicle with high ground clearance, like a pickup truck or SUV
3. Roll down the windows and turn off the radio so you can hear what is going on outside the vehicle
4. Teach children how important it is to stand clear of vehicles

Pedestrian fatally struck by car on Cravens Road in Stafford

Channel 11 is reporting that a man in his 50’s was fatally struck while walking a dark road in Stafford, Texas last night. The Stafford Police Department said the accident happened at around 9:00 p.m. on Cravens Road near the intersection with Linda. The man was walking northbound on the shoulder of Cravens and was hit by a car driven by a young female. The pedestrian was wearing dark-colored clothing and the area of the road where the accident happened was not well lit: the driver said she never saw the pedestrian. It is not expected that charges would be filed: the driver stopped at the scene and waited for the police.

Baytown pedestrian injured by hit and run driver

A woman was found lying injured in a Baytown parking lot early this morning, apparently the victim of a hit and run driver.  The accident happened around 2:30 a.m. on W. Baker Road at Garth Road, according to Baytown P.D. The woman was taken to hospital via life flight helicopter, and although she was seriously injured she was able to tell the police she was hit by a car.  The investigation is ongoing, Channel 11’s story is here.

Pedestrian struck and killed by pickup on FM 1960 in Houston

Police say a man in his 20’s was struck and killed by a small pickup truck while trying to cross a poorly lit area of FM 1960 around 10:15 p.m. last night. The pedestrian accident happened near FM 1960 and Highway 249. A few lanes were closed as Houston Police Department investigated the accident.

Fatal auto pedestrian accident on Aldine Westfield

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a minivan in Houston last night at around 10:20 p.m. The accident happened on Aldine Westfield Road at Aldine Mail Route Road. A man was walking on the shoulder of the roadway when he was stuck: the minivan driver remained at the scene and spoke to police, and it is not believed alcohol is a factor. Channel 11’s report.

Pedestrian hit and killed after leaving Doctors Hospital Tidwell

Channel 13 is reporting a fatal pedestrian accident in Houston this morning. Police say a man was leaving Doctors Hospital Tidwell around 5:30 a.m. when he was struck by a car on West Tidwell and West Montgomery.