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Fatal Pedestrian Collision on Katy Freeway Under Investigation by Houston Authorities

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Published on October 01, 2025
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Authorities are investigating a fatal crash on the Katy Freeway on Tuesday. At around 7:05 p.m., a man was hit by a car while crossing the 10600 block of West Interstate Highway 10, according to the City of Houston.

A 48-year-old man was struck and killed by a gray Toyota 4Runner. His identity has not been released pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The crash was reported by HPD officers Sergeant L. Le and Officer J. Quezada, as reported by the City of Houston.

A pedestrian was killed in Houston after being hit by a Toyota. The driver exited the freeway and stayed at the scene. Houston police said the driver "did not show signs of intoxication, and was questioned and released" while the investigation continues. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating the incident and have not released further details, as stated by the City of Houston.