The deadly accident happened around 9:15 p.m. on April 5 in the 13300 block of Westheimer Road.

Houston, TX – A pedestrian was killed Sunday night in a hit-and-run accident in Houston, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened around 9:15 p.m. on April 5 in the 13300 block of Westheimer Road.

Police said a gray Honda Civic was traveling eastbound when it struck a female pedestrian who was possibly in a crosswalk.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Honda driver, a 31-year-old man, fled the scene after the accident. He was brought back to the scene by officers and was questioned and later released.

The police are investigating the accident. Anyone with any information about the accident is urged to call the HPD Hit-and-Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or speak anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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