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Pedestrian killed in early morning East Freeway crash

A car involved in the fatal crash on the East Freeway, where a man was struck while standing in the middle lane. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

A pedestrian in his mid-30s was struck and killed early Saturday morning on the East Freeway, according to Houston police.

The incident happened around 12:15 a.m. in the 11800 block of the East Freeway, just west of Federal Road.

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Authorities report that the man was standing in the middle lane of the freeway when he was hit by a vehicle. The woman driving the vehicle remained at the scene and was later transported to the hospital.

It remains unclear why the pedestrian was on the freeway at the time.

Following the initial collision, a second vehicle carrying five people struck the first vehicle involved in the crash. All six occupants of the second vehicle were also taken to the hospital.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet determined the cause of the pedestrian’s presence on the freeway.


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Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.

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