URGENT UPDATE: A tragic incident unfolded on Houston’s south side Tuesday night as a driver chasing his girlfriend struck and killed a bystander. The shocking event occurred just after 7 p.m. on Corder Street, near Highway 288.
According to the Houston Police Department (HPD), the driver and his girlfriend were involved in an argument when she walked away. In a reckless attempt to catch up with her, the man got into his vehicle and pursued her. During this chaotic chase, he hit another woman, who was tragically taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead.
Police are now investigating whether the driver was intoxicated at the time of the incident. Charges against him are still pending as authorities piece together the circumstances surrounding this devastating event.
This incident underscores the urgent need for awareness about road safety and the dangers of reckless driving. As investigations continue, the community is left grappling with the emotional fallout of this tragedy.
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