1 Killed, 1 Injured after Being Struck by Suspected Drunk Driver on Katy Freeway

Man Killed in Katy Freeway Accident Involving a Drunk Driver

Houston, Texas (October 14, 2017) – A man was killed and his wife was injured when they were struck by a vehicle Friday night on the Katy Freeway.
The man was filling up his tank near the Barker exit at around 9 p.m. when they were struck by a car.
According to investigators, the man ran out of gas and contacted his wife to bring him gas. As he was filling up his car, a Chevy Tahoe struck him and his car.
The man was seriously injured and was rushed to Memorial Hermann Southwest, where he was pronounced dead.
His wife was also injured but non-fatal, according to the investigators.
The Chevy driver was arrested and is expected to face charges as he failed a sobriety test.
Investigations are ongoing.
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