16-Year-Old Killed by Driver in Road Rage Incident

Houston, Texas (Feb. 24, 2023) – A man is in police custody after reportedly chasing two teenagers on dirt bikes, hitting them, and fleeing the scene. One of the teens, a 16-year-old, was killed in the incident. teen killed in road rage incident with 42 year old man in Houston

Police believe the two teens were chased by a driver in a dark-colored SUV in a road rage incident. The driver was later identified as 42-year-old Alfred E. Woods. Woods was arrested and is facing two counts of failure to stop and render aid.

The two teenagers were taken to a local hospital following the incident. The 16-year-old was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other teen, an 18-year-old, remains in critical condition in the hospital but is reportedly stable.

The Houston Police Department is currently investigating the situation further. 

 

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Source: KHOU

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