UPDATE (April 30, 2024): The man who lost his life as a result of this accident has been identified as 46-year-old Simon Linares Valiente, of Houston.
Houston, TX — March 18, 2024, a man was killed in a pedestrian versus car accident that took place along Interstate Highway 45.
According to authorities, a 46-year-old man was attempting to cross the active northbound lanes of I.H. 45 on foot in the vicinity of West Road when the accident occurred.
Officials indicate that, for unknown reasons, the man was struck by a northbound Nissan Sentra. The pedestrian incurred reportedly fatal injuries as a result of the accident and was declared deceased at the scene.
The weather and road conditions in the area at the time have not been reported on. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point. The investigation is currently ongoing.
