HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was struck and killed on the North Freeway Thursday evening.
The accident occurred around 8:32 p.m. in Lane 1 of the 3400 block of the freeway. Houston Police officers responded to reports of a pedestrian being struck and found an adult male who had been hit by a vehicle.
According to police, the striking vehicle exited the freeway, contacted emergency services, and later returned to the scene. The pedestrian was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
It remains unclear why the pedestrian was on the freeway. No charges have been filed at this time.
If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
