Frightening Hit-and-Run Near Nagle Street Injures Woman [Houston, TX]

Houston, TX (September 25, 2025) — Police arrested a man early Thursday after a hit-and-run near Nagle Street in downtown Houston left a woman seriously injured and led to a second crash.

The Houston Police Department said the incident began around 3 a.m. when firefighters found a woman with severe head injuries lying in the roadway at Nagle and Dennis Streets.

Paramedics rushed her to a trauma center, though her current condition remains unknown.

While first responders were still at the scene, officers were called to another crash six blocks away. Investigators said a 2022 Mercedes plowed through a school property in Delano, knocking down a fence before becoming disabled. The driver fled on foot but was later arrested on Isabella Street.

Preliminary findings indicate the driver and the injured woman may have been together at a club prior to the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

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Remember that fleeing the scene only worsens the situation and carries serious legal consequences, including felony charges. Victims deserve accountability and justice.

If you are ever involved in a crash, stay at the scene and call for help. Leaving can turn a serious situation into something far worse—for everyone involved.

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