3-year-old dies in hit-and-run crash involving Uber in north Houston

Houston – The 3-year-old girl injured in a hit-and-run crash on March 3 has died, police say.

The crash took place off the North Freeway near West Road in North Houston.

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Investigators said an Uber driver in a Toyota Sienna was traveling with three passengers, a man, a woman, and their baby when they crashed with a white Ford F-350 pickup truck. It is believed the driver of the truck hit the minivan from behind and took off.

The Uber driver then reportedly followed the Ford F-350 down the road which caused another crash moments later.

The child and her father were both initially hurt in the crash. After being taken to a local emergency room, the baby was rushed to Texas Children’s Hospital.

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The driver of the truck left the scene but was stopped by witnesses. He reportedly showed signs of intoxication.

The child was pronounced dead on Monday.