A 16-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near Aerobic Avenue and Polo Meadow Drive in Humble, and the driver initially fled the scene before an adult woman was taken into custody and charged with Failure to Stop and Render Aid. The teen suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was evaluated by EMS at the scene.
Constable Mark Herman’s office confirmed the arrest on Monday, saying deputies located the suspect a short time after opening the hit-and-run investigation. According to Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4, the vehicle involved was reported to be a blue Infiniti that left the scene after striking the teen. The crash happened within the Walden on Lake Houston subdivision, a master-planned community that borders the lake, according to Realtor.com.
Neighborhood Sits Near Existing Pedestrian Paths
The intersection where the teen was hit lies close to infrastructure built specifically for foot and bike traffic. Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 153 constructed the 2.5-mile Walden Hike and Bike Trail, a paved pathway that starts at Aerobic Avenue and winds through the community, according to the utility district. Separately, Harris County Precinct 3 officials were evaluating plans as recently as March for a sidewalk extension along West Lake Houston Parkway between Aerobic Avenue and FM 1960, according to Community Impact, aimed at improving pedestrian mobility in the area.
The crash also comes just two weeks into the school year for Humble Independent School District, which began classes on August 12. High school students living in the subdivision are zoned to nearby Atascocita High School, per the district’s own scheduling information.
What Charges the Suspect Now Faces
The unnamed adult female suspect faces a charge of Failure to Stop and Render Aid, a Texas offense that carries serious consequences even when the victim survives. Under Texas Transportation Code ยง 550.021, leaving the scene of a crash that causes non-fatal injury without rendering aid is punishable by up to five years in state prison or up to one year in county jail, along with a fine of up to $5,000, according to FindLaw. That same statute requires any driver involved in a crash resulting in injury to stop immediately, determine whether aid is needed, offer reasonable assistance, and exchange identifying information…