All lanes cleared after deadly crash involving pedestrian on I-45 North Fwy NB at Airline, HCSO says

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- All traffic has reopened after authorities say a deadly crash involving a pedestrian shut down a portion of the North Freeway on Wednesday morning.

Houston TranStar said it happened at about 6:13 a.m. along I-45 North Freeway northbound at Airline Drive.

Lt. Terry Garza said the fatal crash involved a pedestrian, but it's unclear how the incident unfolded.

According to TranStar, the crash cleared at about 9:21 a.m.

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