HOUSTON, TX – Police in Houston are actively searching for a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that left two women dead early this morning. The incident occurred near Cullen Boulevard and Larkur Street, where authorities have temporarily closed the area to conduct their investigation.
Houston Police Department (HPD) officials reported that the women were engaged in an altercation that escalated into the street. Witnesses observed the women wrestling in the southbound lanes of Cullen Boulevard before a vehicle struck them both and fled the scene.
A police presence remains at the location as officers gather evidence, with crime scene tape visible around the area. The tragic event unfolded around 3:45 a.m., according to investigators. Witnesses attempted to alert police while the altercation was ongoing.
The victims, believed to be in their 30s and 50s, were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the dispute remains unclear, though witnesses noted it was not the first altercation between the two.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the women. The suspect vehicle is described as a red sedan, and surveillance footage is under review to aid the investigation. Police suspect the car may have front-end damage.
Officials urge anyone with information about the incident or the suspect vehicle to contact the police immediately.