Crime & Safety
Teen Dead After Jumping From Car On I-45 Near Spring
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the teen was having an argument with her mother and was struck by a car after leaving the vehicle.
HOUSTON — A teen girl was killed after jumping from a moving car just south of Spring on Interstate 45 on Monday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
The girl, who authorities said was around 15, was having an argument with her mother when she jumped from the car going south near FM 1960 and was struck by another vehicle, which fled the scene, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
The girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The incident occurred around 9 p.m., according to ABC13 Houston.
@HCSOTexas units responded to a scene at 16827 North Freeway. Preliminary info: a teen female (possibly 15) was having a disturbance w her mother when she jumped out of a moving car. The teen was struck by an unknown car the fled the scene. Teen was pronounced deceased on scene. pic.twitter.com/utlQ5khzvX
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) July 6, 2021
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