HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A teenager died after being struck by a car on Friday evening in the Sharpstown area, according to the Houston Police Department.
The incident occurred around 10:40 p.m. in the 8400 block of Bellaire Boulevard. Officials reported that the victim, a 16-year-old girl, was crossing Bellaire Boulevard southbound near Burning Tree when she made it to the median. As she continued walking, a driver hit her.
According to Houston police, the teen was not in the crosswalk when the collision occurred. It is unclear where she was headed at the time.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police, officials said.
