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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 3400 Gulf Freeway
By Jodi Silva at City of Houston
· June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred in the 3400 block of Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) about 9:40 p.m. on June 1.
The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
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Key takeaway Hudson reported: A silver Nissan Sentra was traveling southeast on the freeway, attempting to exit at Scott Street.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 2, 2026 ·
Source: City of Houston ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred in the 3400 block of Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) about 9:40 p.m. on June 1.
The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
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