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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7400 Eastex Freeway
Summary by Bellaire News Editorial Desk Shay Awosiyan , as published by City of Houston
· June 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident happened on Thursday at approximately 7:25 a.
A fatal crash occurred on the service road of Eastex Freeway in the 7400 block. m. A male was struck by a utility truck and died.
The truck was working on lights underneath the freeway when it made a sharp turn and hit the male, who was sleeping on the pavement. The driver initially left the scene but returned after being informed of the incident. The Houston police are investigating the crash, and the driver was questioned and released.
Further details about the incident are available from the Houston police.
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Category: safety Published: June 5, 2026 Source: City of Houston Reading time: 1 min
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