Two Teenagers Fatally Struck by Vehicle While Fleeing Police in Houston
Two teenagers were fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the SW Freeway in Houston. According to HPD, the teens were running from police in connection with a shoplifting incident when the collision occurred. A woman and another teen are…
Houston, TX, July 24, 2026 —
Two teenagers have died after being struck by a vehicle on the SW Freeway in Houston. The Houston Police Department (HPD) reported that the incident occurred as the teenagers were crossing the freeway.
According to HPD, the two teens were fleeing from police at the time of the collision. The pursuit stemmed from a shoplifting incident. Details regarding the sequence of events leading up to the pursuit and the exact location of the pedestrian-vehicle collision were not immediately available.
Authorities have confirmed that a woman and another teenager are currently in custody in connection with the incident. The identities of the deceased teenagers have not been released pending notification of their families.
The circumstances surrounding the fatal incident are under investigation by the Houston Police Department. Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
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