Houston: Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run at Highway 6 intersection; driver charged, officials say

HOUSTON - A driver has been arrested, and a woman is dead after she was struck while riding a bike across Highway 6, according to Harris County officials. 

Bike accident on Highway 6

What we know:

The accident was reported at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Highway 6 and Empanada Drive.

According to officials, 37-year-old Ashley Mae Nelson and her husband were riding bikes from east to west across the highway. At the same time, a red sedan was traveling north on the highway.

"Ashley Mae Nelson failed to yield right of way to the red sedan while crossing all lanes of traffic and not in a cross walk causing the red sedan to strike her," officials said in a news release.

Authorities also say the driver of the red sedan did not stop to render aid.

According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the suspected driver and vehicle were located later Sunday morning.

The suspected driver, 28-year-old Shantia Howard, was charged with Failure to Stop and Render Aid.