Two Killed on US-59 After Fleeing Shoplifting Incident
Two women were killed on US-59 in Houston after fleeing a police chase that originated from a shoplifting incident at an Old Navy store. The suspects' vehicle was involved in a minor crash, and the four women inside fled on…
Houston, TX, July 24, 2026 —
Two women died on U.S. Highway 59 in Houston on Friday after being struck by vehicles while fleeing on foot across the freeway. The incident followed a police chase that began with a shoplifting report at an Old Navy store.
According to preliminary reports, the four women involved were initially in a vehicle that was pursued by law enforcement. The pursuit concluded when the vehicle was involved in a minor collision. Following the crash, all four occupants exited the vehicle and attempted to flee across the busy freeway.
Tragically, two of the women were struck by passing vehicles while on the highway. The identities of the deceased and any further details regarding the other two individuals who fled the scene were not immediately provided.
The shoplifting incident occurred at the Old Navy store prior to the police chase. Details about the items allegedly stolen or the specifics of the initial encounter leading to the pursuit were not released.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the chase and the subsequent fatal collisions. Information regarding potential charges or the status of the investigation into the shoplifting incident was not available at the time of reporting.
Story summarized from the original created by Ninfa Saavedra, T.J. Parker on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
