Driver runs off after deadly crash near Eastex Freeway

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Thursday, November 9, 2017
Driver takes off after deadly hit-and-run in NE Harris Co.
Driver takes off after deadly hit-and-run in NE Harris Co.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A driver ran off after a deadly crash late Wednesday night along the Eastex Freeway at Crosstimbers.

According to Houston police, a white SUV and a black car collided around 10:15 p.m. on the southbound feeder road of U.S. 59 in the northeast part of the city.

A woman in the SUV died as a result of the crash. Three other adults in the vehicle were injured. One of those was a man who had to be cut out of the wreckage by firefighters.

Police say the driver of the black car ran off.

Police believe one of the vehicles ran a red light, but they aren't sure which driver is at fault yet.

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