HOUSTON – All main lanes were closed after a woman was killed after being hit by an 18-wheeler truck near downtown Houston.
According to police, a couple was in a brown Chevrolet Impala heading southbound on I-45 near Scott Street around 12:45 a.m. Tuesday when the woman became emotionally distraught and suicidal.
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The woman, 22, began making suicidal comments to her boyfriend before opening the passenger side door and jumping out of the moving vehicle, authorities said.
Officers said she stood up and ran out into the lane, where an 18-wheeler driver also traveling southbound on I-45 did not see the woman and hit her. The woman was killed by the impact.
The man who was with the woman and the driver of the 18-wheeler both stopped and are cooperating with police.
Authorities said the man who was with the woman said she was suicidal and having emotional problems.
No one else was injured in the accident. There were no charges in the case.
If you or anyone you know is dealing with depression or suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. The hotline is free and available 24 hours a day.