Tragic Accident: 1-Year-Old Killed by Uber Driver in Houston Apartment Complex

A 1-year-old girl dies after being hit by an Uber driver in Houston. The family had just been dropped off. Driver not charged.

Tragic Accident: 1-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Hit by Uber Driver

On the afternoon of September 14, 2022, a tragic incident occurred in Houston, Texas, resulting in the death of a 1-year-old girl. The girl was hit by an Uber driver who had just dropped her family at their apartment complex. Tragically, the driver apparently did not see the girl as he pulled away, leading to the devastating accident.

Authorities' Account of the Incident

Harris County Sheriff’s officials reported that the family members of the girl immediately intervened after the accident. They pulled the driver from his vehicle and assaulted him in the aftermath of the heartbreaking event. Lieutenant K. Benoit from the sheriff’s office expressed, "It’s just an unfortunate tragedy at this point," while addressing the incident.

Driver's Misjudgment

According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the driver had believed that his path was clear after dropping off the girl and her family. However, as he began to drive forward, he tragically hit the girl and inadvertently dragged her for a short distance. Surveillance footage revealed that the girl was walking alone in front of the car just before the accident occurred.

Call for Increased Vigilance

Addressing the need for enhanced vigilance, Lieutenant Benoit emphasized the importance of adult supervision, stating, "We as parents, relatives, custodians of children, we have to just be a lot more alert, hold their hands, guide them to a safe place and then watch the driver pull away."

Driver's Condition and Ongoing Investigation

Following the tragic accident, the driver was promptly taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. As of now, no charges have been filed, and the case remains under investigation by the authorities.

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