Houston police are investigating a fatal collision on East Mount Houston Road that occurred around 6:25 p.m. on Tuesday. Authorities are looking into the details of the incident, according to the Houston Police Department.
A man was hit by a white Kenwood tractor-trailer on East Mount Houston Road near the 6500 block. The truck was heading east. After the crash, the driver left but returned later after parking the truck nearby. The man’s name is being confirmed by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, as reported by the Houston Police Department.
Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to a fatal pedestrian accident, where the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The exact location of the pedestrian, whether on the roadway or sidewalk, remains unclear. The truck driver was questioned and found to be not under the influence. No charges have been filed as the investigation is ongoing, with Houston Police Department continuing to gather evidence and assess the scene to determine the cause of the crash.
