Pedestrian struck, killed trying to cross East Freeway

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Saturday, August 1, 2015
Pedestrian struck, killed crossing freeway
A man trying to cross the freeway was struck and killed by a big rig last night

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A man was hit and killed while trying to walk across the East Freeway last night.



Authorities say the victim was struck by an 18-wheeler on IH-10 between Gellhorn and McCarty around 11:20pm.



The driver of the big rig did stop and no charges are expected to be filed.



Officials have not released any information about the victim's identity.


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