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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