Woman hospitalized after being clipped by HPD vehicle while crossing street in NE Houston

HOUSTON – A woman was taken to the hospital after police say she was hit by an HPD vehicle while she was crossing the street Thursday.

Houston Police said it happened around 6:30 p.m. on Homestead Road near Ley Road in the Trinity Gardens area.

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According to police, the officer was driving on Homestead Road. The woman was reportedly wearing dark clothing and was crossing the street and was not in a crosswalk.

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The officer tried to miss her, but ended up clipping her with his vehicle.

Police say the woman was conscious and talking when she was taken to the hospital.