Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 3500 North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) about 8:30 p.m. on Thursday (January 23).
The identity of the deceased male, 38, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant J. Richards and Officer C. Brothers reported:
The male attempted to cross the freeway on the main lanes when he was struck by a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck traveling northbound on the freeway. The male driver, 59, took the next available exit, called police and returned to the scene.
Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and transported the male to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased. The driver was determined not to be impaired. He was questioned and released.
The investigation is continuing.
VHS/SOA 1-24-25
Inc. #010202225-X
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