Fatal Houston crash: Man laying in the street killed after being struck by vehicle

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Wednesday morning on the East Freeway service road.

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The crash occurred around 5:15 a.m. at 10200 East Freeway (East Interstate Highway 10) service road.

The victim, a male pedestrian, was possibly lying in the roadway when he was struck by a gray Honda CRV traveling westbound. Paramedics pronounced the male deceased at the scene.

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The driver of the Honda CRV remained at the scene and was questioned by police. She was released with no charges filed at this time.

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A preliminary investigation indicates the driver had a green light at the Mercury Drive intersection at the time of the crash. The investigation is continuing.