Man Killed in Houston Pedestrian Accident on Gulf Freeway (I-45); Miguel Guachiac-Tambriz Arrested

Houston, Texas (February 21, 2023) – A man was fatally hit by an intoxicated driver Sunday night in Houston, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened around 11:40 p.m., February 19, in the 6500 block of Gulf Freeway (Interstate Highway 45 South).

Police said Miguel Guachiac-Tambriz, 36, was driving a white Nissan Murano southbound on the freeway when he struck a man who was crossing the freeway. A black Hyundai Sonata then struck the man and rear-ended the Murano.  

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

Guachiac-Tambriz was found to be intoxicated and was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated.

The police are investigating the crash.

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