HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man died when he was hit by an 18-wheeler in the middle of the I-10 East Freeway.
Houston police said the crash happened at 11800 East Freeway near Federal Road at 9:05 p.m. Thursday.
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The pedestrian was reportedly crossing the westbound mainlanes when he was struck by the 18-wheeler. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
The driver of the 18-wheeler stopped on the right shoulder near the McCarty Street exit and called 911. The driver showed no signs of impairment and was released, HPD said.
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Police are calling the deadly crash a tragic accident, though the investigation is ongoing.