Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash Beltway 8 Service Road

Pedestrian Dies in Fatal Beltway 8 Service Road Crash in South Houston

Houston, Texas (September 28, 2017) – According to the Houston Police Department, a pedestrian was fatally struck by a car Tuesday night in south Houston.
The deadly collision took place at about 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 26, on the Beltway 8 service road in south Houston.
According to the HPD report, a black Toyota Prius struck a man who is his 40’s while walking westbound on the feeder road.
The accident was believed to have been caused by poor lighting which caused the westbound Prius not able to spot the pedestrian.
A report says the driver swerved in an attempt to avoid hitting the man but did not succeed.
The pedestrian died at the accident scene while the Prius driver remained at the site after the deadly wreck for investigation.
Alcohol was not found to be the factor that contributed to the crash as the driver seemed not drunk.
No further details regarding the identity of the victim were immediately released.
No citation was issued.
If you have lost a loved one in an auto accident or as a result of another person’s wrongful conduct, contact a Houston personal injury lawyer at 281-943-5555 for a free consultation. Our offices are conveniently located throughout Houston and Harris County. We also conduct regular travels in the region to meet with clients.