Houston driver strikes person crossing I-10 freeway, pedestrian dies on scene

The Houston Police Department is investigating a fatal accident on Mercury Inbound and I-10 on Sunday. 

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Police say an individual was fatally struck by a car while crossing the freeway, and died at the scene.

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The driver remained at the scene, according to police.

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The Houston Police Department is investigating a fatal accident on Mercury Inbound and I-10.  An individual was fatally struck by a car while crossing the freeway.

Authorities say they do not know why the person was trying to cross the freeway.

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Neither the driver nor the pedestrian's name has been released, and police are still investigating.