Harris County toddler hit by rideshare driver dies, family members beat up driver in retaliation

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VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED: A doorbell camera captured the moment a 2-year-old was struck by a rideshare driver and family members retaliated against the driver.

HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS - A toddler was hit by a rideshare driver in the 15500 block of Waverly Drive in Houston Sunday afternoon.

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According to a preliminary investigation by Harris County Sheriff's Office, the rideshare driver was dropping off a family on Waverly Drive with the girl, who was almost 2 years old, as a passenger. When the passengers exited the vehicle, the driver thought his path was clear, not knowing the child was in front of the vehicle, and proceeded forward, hitting the child.

Toddler run over by rideshare driver dies

A young girl died after she was hit by a rideshare driver at an apartment complex in Harris County on Sunday afternoon.

The toddler was severely injured and transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The girl died from injuries.

Family members pulled the driver out and began to assault him. The driver has also been transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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There have yet to be any charges released in this fatal auto-pedestrian accident and assault investigation. We will continue to update as information becomes available.