Pedestrian fatally struck by 18-wheeler on I-610 in Houston
The westbound lanes of the North Loop were shut down at Homestead while police investigated a deadly crash.
HOUSTON - A pedestrian died after he was struck by an 18-wheeler on the I-610 North Loop on Tuesday morning, Houston police say.
The deadly crash occurred in the westbound lanes near Homestead Road around 5:25 a.m.
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According to HPD, the pedestrian was trying to cross the main lanes of the North Loop when he was struck by the 18-wheeler. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the 18-wheeler remained at the scene. Police say he was questioned and released after investigators determined that he was not impaired.
The westbound lanes of the North Loop were shut down during the investigation, but they reopened around 8:30 a.m.