Woman dies after being hit while walking across unlit highway in NW Harris Co., deputies say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Deputies say one woman is dead after being hit while walking across an unlit multi-lane highway in Harris County.

Authorities say the incident happened around 9:10 p.m. on TX-249 at Seton Lake Drive when the woman was struck by an unknown vehicle.

The woman was pronounced dead on the scene.

A driver riding a motorcycle tried to avoid hitting the victim and laid down his motorcycle. He received cuts and bruises, but is in good condition.