Man Accused Of Running Over, Killing Woman During Argument

HOUSTON, TX -- Houston Police have charged a man with murder after, police say, he hit and killed a 33-year-old woman in the 10500 West Hardy Road on July 3. The incident happened about 8 p.m. Tuesday.

According to HPD homicide investigators, the man, identified as Eddie Roy Olvera , 28, was driving a burgundy, newer model Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck and following a vehicle driven by the victim southbound on West Hardy Road.

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Investigators said that one of Olvera's former girlfriends was inside the victim's vehicle. After stopping the vehicle, the victim got out of her car and began arguing with Olvera.

At some point, Olvera intentionally hit the victim with his vehicle and fled the scene, police said.

Paramedics took the victim to Memorial Hermann Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The identity of the victim, 33, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Eddie Roy Olvera is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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