| Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 19400 Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10) service road that occurred about 5:45 a.m. today (March 26).
The identity of the male victim, 65, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant L. Ross and Officer R. Bymaster reported:
The driver of a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was traveling westbound and exited the Katy Freeway onto the service road. The victim was walking in the service road lanes when he was struck by the Chevrolet. The victim died at the scene.
A preliminary investigation indicated the victim was checking on a separate crash, in which he was not involved, in the wooded median. The driver of the Chevrolet remained at the scene and was questioned and released.
No charges have been filed at this time, as the investigation is continuing.
VHS/JKS 3-26-21
Inc. #039720021-T |
