Houston, Texas – A routine afternoon on Houston’s south side turned deadly after an innocent woman was killed when a man, allegedly involved in a heated argument with another woman, chased her through a residential neighborhood and lost control of his vehicle, striking the bystander, police said.
Authorities are now investigating whether speed, recklessness, or intoxication played a role in the fatal incident, which unfolded in a quiet residential area and left a family grieving an unexpected loss.
Fatal Crash Reported on Corder Street
The deadly incident occurred in the 3500 block of Corder Street, where officers were dispatched around 4:30 p.m. following reports of a major accident, according to Lt. Larry Crowson of the Houston Police Department.
When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a woman who had been struck by a vehicle and pinned between two cars. Emergency responders rushed the victim to a nearby hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery. Despite medical efforts, authorities confirmed that the woman later succumbed to her injuries.
Police emphasized that the victim was not involved in the original dispute that led to the crash.
Argument Escalates Into Dangerous Vehicle Chase
Investigators learned that prior to the fatal collision, a man and a different woman had been involved in an argument in an area closer to Highway 288. After the confrontation, both individuals reportedly got into separate vehicles and left the area.
According to Lt. Crowson, the situation escalated when the man allegedly began chasing the woman through neighborhood streets in his car.
“He came down Corder Street at a high rate of speed,” Crowson said.
As the man sped through the residential block, he lost control of his vehicle, veering into a parked car where the bystander was standing.
Innocent Woman Pinned Between Two Vehicles
Police said the unrelated female bystander was standing next to her own vehicle when she was suddenly struck. The force of the impact caused her to become pinned between her car and the suspect’s vehicle, leaving her critically injured.
Neighbors and witnesses were reportedly stunned by the sudden chaos, as the incident unfolded in a matter of seconds on what is typically a quiet street.
Emergency crews worked quickly to free the woman and transport her to the hospital, but her injuries proved fatal.
Signs of Possible Intoxication Under Investigation
Authorities confirmed that the driver showed signs of intoxication at the scene. DWI investigators were called in to determine whether the man was impaired at the time of the crash.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office also responded to the scene to evaluate the evidence and determine what charges may be filed.
Lt. Crowson noted that even if intoxication is not ultimately confirmed, the driver could still face serious felony charges due to the dangerous nature of his actions.
“Obviously he was driving at a high rate of speed down a residential street,” Crowson said. “So he could be charged with manslaughter, negligent homicide, or something like that depending on what the DA comes up with — even if he’s not intoxicated.”
Community Shaken by Senseless Loss
The incident has left the surrounding community shaken, as residents grapple with the reality that a bystander lost her life due to an argument she had no connection to.
Police continue to stress the dangers of reckless driving, especially in residential areas where pedestrians and parked vehicles are present.
Investigation Ongoing, Charges Pending
As of now, authorities have not released the name of the victim or the suspect. The investigation remains active as officials await toxicology results and further findings from crash reconstruction experts.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office will ultimately decide what charges the driver will face based on the evidence collected.
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