3-Year-Old Girl Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on Peachtree Street near Hirsch Road [Houston, TX]

1 Hospitalized in Houston Pedestrian Accident on Peachtree Street near Hirsch Road

HOUSTON, TX (February 21, 2023) – Monday morning, a 3-year-old girl sustained injuries after a hit-and-run crash on Peachtree Street near Hirsch Road.

The incident happened at around 10:25 a.m. in the 10400 block of Peachtree Street near Hirsch Road.

According to HPD Assist. Chief E. Garcia, a northbound silver Toyota SUV struck a three-year-old girl. The crash happened as she played with a ten-year-old child in the residential area. Then, the vehicle fled the scene northbound without stopping.

Moreover, responding paramedics rushed the victim to Texas Medical Center in stable condition.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Meanwhile, authorities asked anyone with information about the crash to call Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.

How to Drive Safely in 2023

Traffic safety is no laughing matter. The dangers of driving continue to rise, yet the public is forced to put their lives at stake on the road each day. Even at the height of crash rates, the general public continues to occupy surface streets and highways across the country.

In fact, thousands of people across Texas suffer injuries in pedestrian crashes every year.

Therefore, it is crucial to know how to proceed in case you find yourself injured after an accident.

“The most valuable step you can take in response to a pedestrian crash is hiring a personal injury attorney,” says Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers.

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