Livingston teen dies after jumping from vehicle

A Livingston student was killed when Houston police say she jumped out
of a moving vehicle after an argument Monday night.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports
of the crash that occurred on I-45 between FM 1960 and Richey Road
around 8 p.m.

The deputies said that the 15-year-old incoming freshman at Livingston
ISD had an argument with her mother. She was killed after jumping out
of the vehicle and struck by an unknown car that fled the scene.

Livingston ISD released a statement via social media regarding the
incident Tuesday afternoon.

“We lost an LISD student this week,” the statement said. “In times
like this, we are reminded just how precious life can be and how
fragile each of us truly is. It is sad when our district loses a
member of its family.  It is even more tragic when such a young life
is taken away from us. We extend our thoughts and sincere condolences
to the family.”

The girl was pronounced dead on the scene. Reportedly, a witness who
saw the teen jump said she swerved to miss her. The incident is still
under investigation.