{"id":508755,"date":"2026-01-11T15:14:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T15:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/508755\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T15:14:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T15:14:42","slug":"woman-hit-killed-by-vehicle-while-checking-her-tire-on-i-610-in-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/508755\/","title":{"rendered":"Woman hit, killed by vehicle while checking her tire on I-610 in Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>HOUSTON <\/strong> \u2013 A woman was killed while checking the tire on her vehicle on Thursday night. She was hit by another car on I-610 near Broad Street. This happened a little before 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Houston police said the woman stopped her vehicle in the middle of the freeway, got out of her car, and went to inspect her tire. That\u2019s when she was hit by an oncoming vehicle. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">First responders say the woman who died is believed to be in her late 20s to early 30s, and at the time we posted this story, she had not been identified.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The driver who hit the woman showed no signs of intoxication, authorities said. <\/p>\n<p><b>What to do if you have car trouble on a freeway or highway<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Think about safety first. If you\u2019re in a dangerous spot, call 911.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Here are the steps recommended by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ace.aaa.com\/automotive\/advocacy\/what-to-do-if-car-breaks-down-guide.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ace.aaa.com\/automotive\/advocacy\/what-to-do-if-car-breaks-down-guide.html\">Triple A<\/a> if you have car trouble on a busy road:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Stay calm.\u00a0<\/b>Slamming on the brakes or veering across lanes without signaling can be more dangerous than the breakdown itself.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Try to coast to the side of the road.\u00a0<\/b>If you\u2019re on a multi-lane highway, you may have to cross several lanes of traffic. Use your turn signal as you normally would to get to the side of the road, or as close as possible, without unnecessary risks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>On the highway, take the next exit or get to the right shoulder, if possible.\u00a0<\/b>If you\u2019re driving on an interstate or multi-lane highway with medians and an exit or the right shoulder aren\u2019t options, you may also consider the left shoulder, again pulling as far away from traffic as possible.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Turn on your hazard lights once you\u2019ve come to a stop.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Getting help<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">If you have a flat tire or car trouble on a freeway or highway in our area, there are ways to get help.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Harris County has an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hctra.org\/RoadsideAssistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.hctra.org\/RoadsideAssistance\"><b>Incident Response Team<\/b><\/a>. It\u2019s available seven days a week between 5 a.m. and midnight. Call: <b>281-584-7500<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The City of Houston\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/towandgo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/towandgo\/\"><b>Tow and Go<\/b><\/a> gets stalled vehicles towed off Houston\u2019s freeways and to a safe location. If you have a good spare and a jack, the wrecker driver will change your flat tire at no cost. If you need to be towed to a specific location, you\u2019ll have to pay for that service. Here\u2019s the Tow and Go number: <b>713-881-2222<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">TranStar has the Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) to help people stranded on freeways in Harris County. MAP is available Monday through Friday, around the clock. Their number is: <b>713-CALL-MAP (713-225-5627)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Breaking News Alerts<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kiwhtN\">More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"HOUSTON \u2013 A woman was killed while checking the tire on her vehicle on Thursday night. 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