Houston crime: Woman killed in Montrose hit-and-run; vehicle found without driver, police say

HOUSTON - A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Houston's Montrose area. Police are looking for any information about the suspect.

Houston crime: Deadly Montrose hit-and-run

What we know:

Police say the crash happened at about 8 p.m. Thursday in the 900 block of Richmond Avenue, near Montrose Boulevard.

A woman was reportedly struck by a vehicle that was going east on Richmond. The driver fled without helping the victim.

The woman was taken to a hospital, but was later pronounced deceased.

Police say witnesses gave a good description of the suspect vehicle: a blue Mercedes-Benz EQE 350. The car was found in a parking lot on South Shepherd Drive, but the driver wasn't in the vehicle.

What we don't know:

Officials are working to verify the victim's identity. Police say she was 50 years old.

There is no suspect description available.

What you can do:

Anyone who has information can call one of the following agencies:

• Houston Police Hit-and-Run Unit: 713-247-4072
• Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477)