Houston-area mother dies after being struck by Porsche during walk with family, officials say

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A Houston-area mother died after being struck by a Porsche while walking with her family, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident happened around 11:45 p.m. Friday in the 500 block of Rankin Road, according to KSAT’s sister station in Houston, KPRC.

The mother and father were walking alongside their two children on the shoulder of the road when at some point, deputies said the mother stepped out onto the road.

Deputies said a Porsche was heading in the same direction when it struck the mother.

She was taken to an area hospital, but officials said she died from her injuries. She’s been identified as Elia Orlando.

Her husband was also taken to the hospital for minor injuries but is expected to recover.

Neither of the children was injured in the incident.

The driver of the Porsche cooperated with deputies at the scene and did not show any signs of intoxication, according to deputies.

No charges have been filed against the driver and the investigation continues.