By Crash News Writer 
Houston, TX (August 6, 2025) — A pedestrian was killed Monday evening after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross a busy freeway in Houston, local authorities confirmed.
According to reports, the fatal incident occurred around 7:00 p.m. on August 4 in the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 East Freeway near the intersections of Federal Road and Normandy. The circumstances that led to the pedestrian being in the roadway have not yet been clarified.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and pronounced the pedestrian deceased. Their identity has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
It is unclear if the driver involved remained at the scene or if any additional injuries occurred. The Houston Police Department is leading the ongoing investigation into the incident.
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This article is based on preliminary details from law enforcement and may be updated as new information becomes available.
- The identity of the pedestrian has not been released publicly.
- The cause of the incident remains under investigation by the Houston Police Department.
- No further information about the driver or potential charges has been confirmed.
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