Driver Killed in North Freeway Crash on Interstate 45

One Dead in North Freeway Pedestrian Collision on Interstate 45

Houston, Texas (October 8, 2017) –A man was killed while trying to cross a street to seek help after a solo-car accident Saturday morning on North Freeway, according to a police dispatch.
The deadly collision took place at around 3:20 a.m. Saturday, October 7, on Interstate 45 near Beltway.
According to the Houston Police Department, a man was heading northbound on the I-45 when his vehicle struck an inside barrier. The driver and the passenger got out of the car and began walking northbound to look for help.
Authorities said the driver saw a disabled car and tried to cross the freeway to get help when a passing vehicle struck him.
The driver and the vehicle which hit the victim fled the accident scene.
According to a police report, the northbound lanes of I-45 North Freeway between the Beltway and Rankin remained closed for several hours during the investigation.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the deadly collision.
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