Man Killed in Houston Pedestrian Accident on North Sam Houston Tollway

Houston, Texas (May 17, 2018) – A man pushing a disabled car was struck and killed by a vehicle early Thursday morning in the Greenspoint area, according to Houston Police Department.
The crash happened at around 1 a.m. on the North Sam Houston Tollway near Imperial Valley.
Police said a man was driving on the tollway when his vehicle broke down. As he and his brother were pushing the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway, the brother was hit from behind by an oncoming car.
The force of the crash pushed the brother through the overpass and onto the lower frontage road.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other injuries were reported.
The female driver of the car that struck the victim remained at the scene.
The Houston Police Department is investigating the fatal accident.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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