Houston police are investigating the fatal hit and run crash at 3401 Ocee Street about 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday (May 21).
The identity of the female victim, 2, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant E. Fendia and J. Baker reported:
HPD patrol officers responding to a burglary call at an apartment complex at the above location were notified about a crash. Officers learned a child had been struck by an unknown vehicle. She was transported to an area hospital by family members. Doctors pronounced her deceased.
Detectives learned an adult family member was in the parking lot area with the child when they realized they forgot an item inside. They went back into their apartment and returned to find the child lying on the ground with injuries consistent with a crash.
At this time there is no description of the vehicle involved.
The investigation is ongoing.