27-Year-Old Man Killed in Houston Pedestrian Accident on Gulf Freeway (I-45)

Houston, Texas (January 15, 2022) – A 27-year-old man was killed early Thursday morning in a hit-and-run accident in Houston, according to the police.

The deadly accident occurred around 2:30 a.m., January 13, in the 4700 block of the Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45).

Police said a black Hyundai Crossover was traveling northbound on the freeway when the female driver and her boyfriend began to argue inside the vehicle. The driver jerked the wheel, and struck the median, causing the vehicle to become disabled.

The boyfriend exited the vehicle and continued to argue with the driver. He was then struck by an unknown vehicle. That vehicle fled the scene.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

The Hyundai driver remained at the scene after the accident.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with any information about the accident is asked to call the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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