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Woman killed in vehicle-pedestrian crash on Highway 249 in NW Harris County
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Christian Hudspeth , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from the Harris County Sheriff's Office, including the events surrounding the crash that occurred late Thursday night on Highway 249.
A fatal incident occurred in northwest Harris County. Authorities reported a woman's death after she was hit by a vehicle. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.
The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. The woman was struck while attempting to cross a roadway, but not at a designated crossing area. Further details about the incident are available from the Harris County Sheriff's Office, including the events surrounding the crash that occurred late Thursday night on Highway 249.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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