UPDATE: 19-year-old girl killed in collision on the South Sam Houston Parkway
HOUSTON, TX – The victim in Saturday’s fatal collision on the South Sam Houston Parkway has been identified, according to ABC 13.
Authorities say 19-year-old Destiny Rudd was walking in the center lane at 11600 South Sam Houston Parkway when she was struck by a passing green Chevrolet Tahoe. The driver reportedly attempted to swerve out of the way to avoid hitting her but was unsuccessful.
Emergency responders declared Rudd dead at the scene of the accident. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was released after being questioned. The incident remains under investigation.
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