One woman killed, another injured after deadly hit-and-run crash in northwest Houston, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Authorities said one woman is dead and one woman is injured after a hit-and-run incident in the Acres Homes area overnight.

According to the Houston Police Department, the incident happened at the intersection of Little York Road and De Priest Street at about 8 p.m. on Friday. The women were both hit by the same vehicle, with the driver taking off after the deadly crash, police said.

Officials said the woman who died was struck while crossing the street. The other woman was hit by the same vehicle and rushed to the hospital for her injuries, according to police. It is unclear if the injured woman was in the crosswalk when she was hit.

According to HPD, investigators are searching for the suspect vehicle, described as "a black Chevrolet Tahoe, probably an early 2010s or late 2009, that era." Police also said the vehicle took off going eastbound on Little York, with the driver believed to be a woman.

Officials said an investigation is underway, adding that anyone with information on this incident is advised to contact HPD.

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