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Woman dies, 2 hospitalized after driver runs red light in northwest Harris County

HOUSTON, TX — A woman was pronounced deceased at the scene and two other adults were taken to local hospitals after a truck and an SUV collided at North Eldridge Parkway and West Little York Road in northwest Harris County.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said Precinct 5 was dispatched at about 4:15. Investigators said the truck was traveling north on North Eldridge Parkway and the SUV was traveling east on West Little York Road toward the Beltway. Witnesses told investigators the truck ran a red light and struck the SUV.

Investigators believe the woman was a passenger in the SUV. The conditions of the two adults taken to hospitals were unknown at the time of the briefing.

Investigators said there was no initial indication that speed played a role. It is not known at this time if weather was a factor. The crash remains under investigation.