Woman Killed in Pedestrian Crash on East Freeway [Houston, TX]

Police Investigate Fatal Crash on East Freeway in Houston

HOUSTON, TX (May 28, 2026)— A woman died Tuesday afternoon after a pickup truck struck her in a crash on the East Freeway in Houston.

Houston police said the fatal auto-pedestrian crash happened around 4:20 p.m. on May 26 in the 11500 block of the East Freeway.

According to the Houston Police Department Vehicular Crimes Division, the pedestrian was on the main lanes of the freeway when a black Chevrolet Silverado struck her.

Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the woman dead.

Authorities have not released her identity pending notification of her family by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

Police said the 26-year-old driver of the Chevrolet Silverado was not impaired. Officers questioned the driver and later released them.

The Houston Police Department continues to investigate the fatal crash.

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Sweet Lawyers extend our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the deceased victim. May the bereaved find solace and strength in this extremely trying time.

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