Police searching for driver who fatally struck woman while she was changing her tire on IH-10

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday on Interstate 10 in west Houston. (KPRC)

HOUSTON – Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department Vehicular Crimes Division are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for fatally striking a woman while she was changing her tire earlier this month.

On Sunday, July 2 at around 2:32 a.m., Aminah Gardner was struck by a vehicle in the 19800 block of the IH-10 Freeway. According to investigators, Gardner was changing her tire when she was struck by the suspect’s vehicle, which was traveling eastbound.

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Police said the suspect(s) fled the scene without rendering aid to Gardner. The victim died shortly after, HPD said.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect(s) in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls directly to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.


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