An early morning commute on U.S. Highway 90 in southwest Houston turned deadly Tuesday when a driver struck and killed a man, according to police. The crash happened around 5:25 a.m. in the 12900 block of the highway, and the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of a blue Mercedes‑Benz EQB stayed at the location and, officers said, showed no signs of impairment.
What Police Are Saying
According to MyTexasDaily, which published details from a Houston Police Department news release, a blue Mercedes‑Benz EQB traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 90 hit a male pedestrian at about 5:25 a.m. in the 12900 block. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators reported that the driver stayed after the collision and did not appear to be impaired. The local outlet was the first to flag the early hour incident after posting the department’s release.
Other Recent Pedestrian Deaths
The crash adds to a string of early morning auto-pedestrian collisions the city has investigated this spring. That includes a March 22 case on the North Freeway and an April 27 collision on Westheimer Road, both previously covered by Hoodline in reports on a night freeway crossing turned deadly near Greens Road and a Westheimer deadly stretch that claimed another life.
Investigation and How to Help
HPD’s Vehicular Crimes Division is leading the investigation and is asking anyone with dash-cam or surveillance footage from the area to contact the HPD Office of Community Affairs at 713-308-3200. The department listed the case as Inc. #060650726-F and said the investigation remains active, according to a Houston Police Department news release.
