December 14, 2021 - Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash at 5800 Airline Drive that occurred about 5:50 p.m. on Monday (December 13).  

The identity of the male victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant G. Clark and Officer N. Luu reported:  

A white Ford F-150 pickup truck was traveling northbound near the above address when the victim ran out into the roadway in an attempt to cross Airline Drive.  A vehicle in front of the pickup braked to avoid hitting the pedestrian.  The driver of the pickup truck veered to the left to avoid striking the stopped vehicle, went into the turning lane, and struck the pedestrian, who was standing in the turning lane waiting for southbound traffic to clear and continue crossing.  

Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and transported the victim to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  The driver of the pickup truck, who remained at the scene, was determined not to be impaired and was questioned and released.  

No charges have been filed at this time, as the investigation is continuing.