59-Year-Old Woman Killed in Houston Pedestrian Accident on Scott Street; James D. Anderson Charged
Houston, Texas (May 6, 2020) – The pedestrian who was critically injured Sunday night after being struck by a suspected DUI driver in Houston has died, according to police.
The accident happened around 10:00 p.m. May 3, at 5900 Scott Street.
Police said James D. Anderson, 68, was driving a gold Volvo S-60 northbound when he struck a 59-year-old woman who was walking in the same direction.
The victim was taken to Ben Taub General Hospital in critical condition where she was pronounced dead on Monday, May 4. Her name has not been released.
Anderson was arrested and has been charged with driving while intoxicated. The charges could possibly be upgraded.
The police are investigating the crash.
We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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