POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 500 Eastex Freeway

September 4, 2018 - Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred at 500 Eastex Freeway (North U.S. Highway 59) about 2:50 a.m. on Monday (Sept. 3).

The male victim, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Rodriguez and Officer G. Anderson reported:

The victim, a pedestrian, was crossing the southbound lanes of the Eastex Freeway when he was struck by a white Nissan Maxima.  The female driver, 37, suffered minor injuries and remained at the scene.  

Currently, there are no charges in this incident.  The investigation is continuing.


KJS/JFC 9-4-18
Inc. #112051318-J

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