Katy Freeway Fatal Crash in Houston Kills 47-Year-Old Woman Pedestrian
HOUSTON, Texas – A 47-year-old woman died early Monday after a pickup truck struck her as she crossed the Katy Freeway service road in west Houston, Houston police said.
The fatal crash happened about 5:10 a.m. November 2 in the 11000 block of the Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10) service road.
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has not released the woman’s name. Her identity is pending notification of her family.
How the crash happened
Sergeant E. Alejandro and Officer T. Riley of the HPD Vehicular Crimes Division reported that a red Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound in a lane of the service road. A pedestrian was crossing the roadway at the time, and she was not in a crosswalk.
The Silverado hit the woman. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene.
Driver stayed at the scene
The 55-year-old man driving the Silverado stayed at the scene. Police said he showed no signs of intoxication. Investigators questioned him and released him.
Police did not announce any charges. The investigation is ongoing.
The incident number is 708578826.
