Man killed after running into traffic, police say

HOUSTON – Police tried to confront a distraught 38-year-old man before he ran into oncoming traffic Saturday morning, police said. 

Officials said they received numerous reports of a man pacing back and forth on the Gulf freeway near 8300 Gulf Freeway around 2 a.m.

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When police arrived, the man took off running in the middle of the highway and it was too late for a vehicle to see him coming, according to authorities.

The man died upon impact of the crash. The identity of the victim is pending notification to family members.

The driver was questioned and officials determined they were not impaired.