Houston, TX – I-45 Crash Results in Fatal Injuries
Houston, TX (December 3, 2019) – At 5:20 a.m., on December 1, authorities responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident in the 4000 block of the Gulf Freeway (Interstate Highway 45).
According to reports, a black pedestrian was attempting to cross the freeway when he was struck by a motor vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene of the accident, leaving the victim in the roadway. While in the road, the victim was struck by a black Toyota Corolla and a white Lincoln Navigator. Both drivers of these vehicles remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement.
Unfortunately, the victim incurred fatal injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
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