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HOUSTON, Harris County, Texas, Nov. 6, 2026 — A woman died on Thursday, November 5, after she was struck by a pickup truck while crossing Aldine Bender Road near Chrisman Road in Houston, Texas, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said a female pedestrian was crossing Aldine Bender Road when she was hit by a gray Toyota Tundra driven by a man. She died as a result of the crash. The sheriff's office has not released her identity.
The circumstances that led up to the crash have not been released. Authorities said they are investigating what happened in the moments before the vehicle struck the pedestrian. No further details, including the driver's identity or whether any charges are expected, have been made public. The sheriff's office said updates will follow as the investigation continues.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.
Crash Reports and Road Safety in Houston, TX
This pedestrian crash happened at Aldine Bender Road and Chrisman Road in Houston, TX. Anyone involved in a crash in Houston usually needs a copy of the police report, and our Houston, TX crash reports and road safety guide explains how to request one and what the latest local crash figures show.
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What injuries are most common in pedestrian accidents?
Pedestrians struck by vehicles frequently suffer head trauma, broken bones, and internal injuries, since they have no protection from the impact.
What are the most common causes of pedestrian accidents?
Drivers failing to yield, distracted driving, poor visibility, and pedestrians crossing outside marked crosswalks are frequent factors in these crashes.
How does vehicle speed affect pedestrian survival?
Higher vehicle speeds reduce a driver's ability to stop in time and increase the severity of injuries a pedestrian is likely to suffer in a collision.
Where do most pedestrian accidents happen?
Many pedestrian crashes occur on roads without crosswalks or at intersections where visibility is limited for drivers or people on foot.
