Houston police are investigating a fatal hit and run crash at 3800 Goodhope Street about 2 a.m. today (Sept. 14).
The identity of the female victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant J. Uribe and Officer K. Hines reported:
The victim, a pedestrian, was walking across the street at the intersection of Goodhope Street and Scott Street when she was struck by a vehicle, possibly a green Ford Expedition, that was traveling westbound on Goodhope. Paramedics pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.
Witnesses saw the Expedition driving recklessly and doing doughnuts at the intersection, lose control and then strike the pedestrian. The driver then fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim.
Anyone with information on the wanted vehicle or suspect driver in this case is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
JFC/VHS 9-14-20
Inc #121709720-F