Woman fatally struck by 15-year-old driving without permit in SW Houston, police say

HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating after a pedestrian was fatally struck in the southwest side of town Monday afternoon.

According to HPD, a 15-year-old girl was driving with her mom while headed eastbound on United Drive near Sovereign Drive.

When she made a left turn northbound toward Sovereign Drive, police said the teen struck the woman who was walking on the street.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators said the 15-year-old did not have a permit or a license to drive, and her mother was supervising her. They added that the vehicle damage was not consistent with a rate of high speed.

It is unclear if charges will be filed or the case will be sent to a grand jury.