Houston police are investigating the fatal auto pedestrian crash that occurred at 4700 North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) about 6:25 a.m. today (March 18).
The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant E. Alejandro and Officer T. Tran reported:
The driver of a white Ford F250 pickup truck was travelling northbound on the North Freeway when the vehicle struck a pedestrian attempting to cross the main lanes of the freeway. The driver pulled to the side of the freeway and called 9-1-1.
Responding Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the male deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Ford remained at the scene, did not show signs of intoxication, and was questioned and released.
Then investigation is ongoing.