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Woman killed in vehicle-pedestrian crash on Highway 249 in NW Harris County
Summary by Bellaire News Editorial Desk Christian Hudspeth , as published by KPRC Click2Houston
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Deputies from the Harris County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene on Highway 249.
A fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash occurred in northwest Harris County late Thursday night. Deputies from the Harris County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene on Highway 249. The incident happened when a woman attempted to cross the roadway and was struck by a vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle, a Toyota sedan, remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. The woman was pronounced dead by Houston EMS personnel. It was noted that she was not crossing at a marked crosswalk.
Further details about the incident are available from the Harris County Sheriff's Office, which is handling the investigation.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KPRC Click2Houston Reading time: 1 min
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