Woman in Critical Condition After Being Hit and Falling Off Freeway Overpass

Mar. 15, 2025

A woman is in critical condition after a terrifying accident resulted in her falling from a Houston freeway.

The Houston Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

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PerCBS affiliate KHOU, police said that the woman fell between 25 to 30 feet off of the overpass and was taken to a local hospital, where she remains in critical condition.

Once police arrived after the woman fell, the driver who hit her and ultimately caused her fall remained at the scene, per the outlet. There is currently no further information on if the driver will face any charges related to the collision.

The crash scene became even more intense when a driver hit a police cruiser at the scene that was trying to block traffic away from the first accident, per KHOU 11. The officer who was hit was taken to the hospital and listed in stable condition, and the driver who struck the officer was believed to be intoxicated at the time.

The driver, a woman who had two young children in the car with her, is currently facing charges, the outlet said.

source: people.com