HOUSTON – A homeless man crossing the street was hit and killed Saturday morning by a female driver in northeast Houston.
The accident occurred around 2:40 a.m. in the 5800 block of Lockwood Drive and McGee Street, police said.
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According to authorities, a homeless man was pushing his shopping cart across the street when Rivera hit and killed the man by running him over.
Police said Rivera fled the scene, but returned about an hour later and explained she didn't see the man crossing the street.
Rivera was arrested without incident at the scene, officials said.
The victim has not been identified.