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5-Year-Old Girl Dies After Ejection in Two-SUV Crash Near Hermann Park

Police say the investigation is ongoing with no determination yet on contributing factors.

Overview

  • The crash was reported around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Dixie Drive and Almeda Road in south Houston.
  • Investigators said a white SUV turning left from Dixie collided with a black SUV traveling southbound on Almeda.
  • The child, who was inside the black SUV, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Authorities reported no initial signs of driver impairment as they processed evidence at the intersection.
  • Officials are assessing whether speed, seat restraint use, or involvement of other vehicles contributed to the collision and urged caution in the area.