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2 women hit, killed crossing US-59 after Houston police chase tied to Old Navy shoplifting
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Ninfa Saavedra, T.J. Parker , KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 24, 2026
· 2 min read
What began as a reported shoplifting at a Galleria-area clothing store ended in tragedy Thursday night when two women were hit and killed while running across a Houston freeway following a police chase, according to the Houston Police Department. Assistant Chief James Bryant said officers were ca...
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Key takeaway Assistant Chief James Bryant said officers were called around 9:15 p.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The tragic incident on US-59 raises concerns about the safety of pedestrians in the vicinity of major highways. In a region like Piney Point Village , where residents often commute to nearby commercial areas like the Galleria, the risk of accidents involving pedestrians and high-speed traffic is a pressing issue. The fact that the women attempted to cross a freeway, albeit in a state of panic, highlights the need for improved pedestrian infrastructure and public awareness campaigns about the dangers of jaywalking on highways. As the investigation unfolds, local authorities should also examine the role of police chases in contributing to such incidents and consider alternative strategies for apprehending suspects that minimize the risk of harm to innocent bystanders. Furthermore, the use of tracking devices in locating suspect vehicles may be an area worth exploring to reduce the need for high-speed pursuits in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? What began as a reported shoplifting at a Galleria-area clothing store ended in tragedy Thursday night when two women were hit and killed while running across a Houston freeway following a police chase, according to the Houston Police Department. Assistant Chief James Bryant said officers were ca...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 24, 2026 by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) and curated for The Piney Point readers.
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