Pedestrian 'darted' across North Freeway before he was hit and killed, HPD says

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man who allegedly ran across the North Freeway died after being hit by a vehicle on Monday, according to police.

The Houston Police Department said the incident happened just before 8 p.m. in the 9800 block of I-45 north, near West Road.
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Sgt. Dallas with HPD said witnesses reported seeing the man dart across the freeway, though it's unclear why.

Police said the man was hit by a white Nissan Sentra going northbound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD said the 34-year-old driver of the Nissan stayed at the scene. She was questioned and released, and it was determined she was not impaired.
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The pedestrian was 46 years old, but his identity is pending verification by the medical examiner's office.

An investigation into the incident is underway.

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