Texas girl, 15, is killed after jumping out of moving car on interstate while arguing with her mom ‘before being hit by oncoming vehicle that fled scene’
- Girl, 15, died on North Freeway in Harris County, Texas, Monday night after jumping out of her mother’s moving car
- Deputies say mother and daughter had been arguing before teen exited the car
- Another car then allegedly struck the girl and fled the scene, but investigators say they have have no witness who could confirm that
A 15-year-old girl died after jumping out of a moving car on a freeway while having an argument with her mother, authorities in Texas confirmed.
The incident took place at around 8pm on Monday at 16827 North Freeway in Harris County.
The teenage victim was reportedly having a dispute with her mother when she decided to open the car door and jump from the passenger seat.
Girl, 15, died on North Freeway in Harris County, Texas, on Monday night after jumping out of her mother’s moving car
Deputies say the mother and daughter had been arguing before the teen exited the car, believed to be pictured above
A shot of the scene on the freeway following the deadly incident at 8pm on Monday
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the 15-year-old was then struck by another vehicle which fled the scene, but added that deputies have not been able to find a witness who could attest to that.
A motorist driving directly behind the mother and daughter told investigators they swerved to avoid hitting the teen after she jumped onto the roadway.
The 15-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene. She has not been named as of Tuesday morning.
The southbound lanes of I-45 were closed at FM 1960 while deputies worked at the scene of the incident, reported KHOU11.
Another car possibly struck the girl and fled the scene, but investigators have no witness who could confirm that
The freeway has since reopened in time for the Tuesday morning rush hour.
The sheriff’s office has yet to release a description of the vehicle that possibly struck the teen.
DailyMail.com reached out to the agency on Tuesday, seeking comment about the investigation, and way awaiting a reply.
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