May 20, 2024 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 4400 North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) about 12:20 a.m. on Sunday (May 19).  

The identity of the deceased male, 41, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant R. Dallas and Officer C. Moralez reported:  

The male, a pedestrian, was in the right shoulder lane of the freeway at the above address when he was struck by a blue Toyota Corolla traveling northbound.  A second vehicle, a white Ford Escape, attempted to avoid the male, but also struck him.  Both drivers stopped and remained art the scene.  

Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the male deceased.  The male drivers, 67, and 22, of both vehicles, who were determined not to be impaired, were questioned and released.  

The investigation is continuing.  



VHS/JFC   5-20-24
Inc. #071814224-U