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Harris County crime: Suspect charged after officials say woman was intentionally struck by a vehicle
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KRIV , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred on FM 1960, near the North Freeway.
A suspect is facing charges in connection with an incident involving a vehicle. The victim, an 18-year-old woman, was struck intentionally, according to authorities. The incident occurred on FM 1960, near the North Freeway.
The suspect, a 24-year-old man, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault. Authorities believe the suspect and victim were in a dating relationship and had been traveling together in a pickup truck before the incident. An argument had taken place prior to the victim being struck.
Further details about the incident are available from Harris County officials, including Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The suspect and victim are not from the local area, but the incident occurred in Harris County.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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