HOUSTON – Houston Police say a 2-year-old is dead after being hit by a vehicle in northeast Houston Tuesday.
The incident happened in the 3800 block of Turner Drive, near Tidwell and the Eastex Freeway.
Police say the 2-year-old girl’s death appears to be a tragic accident and her father was driving the truck that killed her.
Northeast and VCD officers are investigating a fatal crash 3800 Turner.
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 30, 2025
2 year old fatally struck by a vehicle. Driver stayed at the scene with no signs of intoxication. 202 pic.twitter.com/M0alBP2YIs
Police say the child’s mother was watching a group of kids at the house when the 2-year-old was somehow able to get out when her father got home from work.
The child’s father didn’t realize she was outside and was moving vehicles when he backed up and hit her.
Paramedics rushed to the scene, but the child died in the ambulance.
The father stayed at the scene, police say.