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2 pedestrians dead after hit-and-run crash in The Heights

Investigators said the driver left the scene after the accident and went to a family member's house. She returned to the scene a short time later and turned herself in.

HOUSTON — Two people died Saturday night after being hit by a vehicle in The Heights.

This happened around 9:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Shepherd. 

Police said a woman driving a Chevy Cruise hit a man and woman who were walking along the street. One of the victims was in a wheelchair, according to Sgt. Benavidez with Houston Police Vehicular Crime Division

They were both taken to local hospitals where they were pronounced dead. 

Investigators said the driver left the scene after the accident and went to a family member's house. She returned to the scene a short time later and turned herself in.

She was detained while the District Attorney's Office determined if she would be charged. 

Sgt. Benavidez said she showed no signs of intoxication. 

This is a developing story. 

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