Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler in Channelview

CHANNELVIEW, Texas – A woman is dead after she was struck by an 18-wheeler in Channelview Thursday, Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.

It happened in the 300 block of Sheldon Road.

According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the woman was traveling on foot when she was hit. No further details have been provided at this time.

Southbound lanes on Sheldon were shut down for some time as deputies investigated the crash. They are back open.

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