Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 7300 North Loop East (North Interstate Highway 610) about 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday (August 13).
The identity of the deceased male, 26, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Officer R. Ramos reported:
The male pedestrian was running on the main lanes of the freeway at the above address and traffic came to a stop. The male then jumped into the bed of a brown Ford F350, and as traffic began to move again, the driver attempted to exit the freeway. The male, still in the truck bed, jumped out as the vehicle was in motion, injuring himself.
The male was transported to an area hospital by paramedics and was later pronounced deceased at 9:20 p.m.
The driver of the Ford remained at the scene, did not show signs of intoxication, and was questioned and released.
The investigation is ongoing.