Man Killed in Houston Pedestrian Accident on US Highway 90
Houston, Texas – A man was fatally hit by multiple vehicles early Sunday morning in Houston, according to the police.
The deadly accident happened around 12:30 a.m., April 21, on US Highway 90.
Police said the man was walking his dog on the highway when he was struck by a black Nissan Altima. He was then struck by a gray Kia Sorrento and a black Honda Accord.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.
The three drivers remained at the scene, were questioned, and released. They were not impaired at the time of the crash.
The dog was not hit during the crash and was taken to a local shelter by members of the City of Houston’s Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC).
The police are investigating the crash.
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