Person in wheelchair hit and killed on Westheimer

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A person in a wheelchair was killed in a crash at Westheimer and Dunvale Monday morning in west Houston.

Houston police said a caller reported a person in a wheelchair was hit around 6:23 a.m. at the location. The person was crossing the street when they were hit.

Officers and paramedics arrived and found the victim dead at the scene.

HPD said in a tweet that drivers in the area should expect delays.

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