Houston Police searching for suspect in fatal hit and run crash

Houston Police is investigating a fatal hit and run crash that took place on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 8:30 p.m.

Police say a female pedestrian, 47, was attempting to cross the street at 5000 Almeda Road in Houston when she was struck by a green Ford F-150 pickup truck. 

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According to police, she was standing in the middle turn lane before she was hit by the truck traveling southbound on Almeda Road. 

The driver was attempting to pass a vehicle stopped in a moving lane of traffic. 

The driver then fled the scene.

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The victim was taken to Ben Taub General Hospital where she died from her injuries