Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 10881 Richmond Avenue about 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday (June 11).
The identity of the male victim, 3, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant P. Lee and Officer C. Cisneros reported:
A white Lincoln Navigator was stopped in a driveway in the apartment complex at the above address when its female driver, 26, began backing up as three children were outside, tapping on the vehicle. The woman then switched gear and drove forward. Two of the three children moved out of the way. However, the driver’s son (victim) got in front of the vehicle and was struck. Paramedics transported the boy to Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The driver, who did not show visible signs of intoxication, was questioned and released pending further investigation.
JFC/JKS 6-12-19
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