Woman hit, killed by vehicle in west Houston, police say

HOUSTON – Authorities are investigating a fatal accident in west Houston.

The accident happened around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday on Westheimer at Briargreen, according to the Houston Police Department.

Police said a 60-year-old woman was struck by a black Jeep, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators said the driver did not see the woman. That driver stayed at the scene, authorities said.

The woman was crossing Westheimer southbound at the Briargreen intersection when she was hit, police said.

There are no charges being filed pending further investigation, police said.