Man Killed in Houston Auto-Pedestrian Crash on Old Spanish Trail

Houston, Texas (January 18, 2018) – A pedestrian pushing a shopping cart was struck and killed by a vehicle on Wednesday evening in Houston, according to HPD.
The accident occurred at around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, January 17 at 4300 Old Spanish Trail.
Police said the man was not in a crosswalk when he Crossed Old Spanish Trail in the 5300 block of Blythewood and was knocked down by a westbound Cadillac CTS.
The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene of the crash.
Police said no charges were filed.
The crash is under investigation.
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