Julio Cortijo ID’d as Person Killed in Houston Pedestrian Crash on I-10 Exit Ramp to Grand Parkway

Houston, Texas (September 9, 2018) – The pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle in Houston on Saturday afternoon has been identified as Julio Cortijo, according to the deputies.
The crash was first reported at around 2:21 p.m. Saturday, September 8 on the I-10 exit ramp to Grand Parkway south.
Deputies said Cortijo was standing next to his broken down black Chevrolet Sonic on the side of the exit ramp to Grand Parkway when an SUV crashed into the Sonic’s rear and pushed it into Cortijo.
Cortijo was reportedly pushed down more than 100 feet down the road below the interstate. He landed in the southbound lane and was struck by another vehicle.
Deputies said Cortijo died at the scene of the crash.
The driver of the SUV, Rhonda Ciasccio, remained at the scene.
Alcohol and drugs were unlikely factors in the crash.
The incident remained under investigation.