Man dies attempting to run across I-45 North Freeway at Richey, officials say

HOUSTON – A fatal two-vehicle accident shut down all main lanes Saturday on Interstate 45 North Freeway at Richey Road, deputies said.

According to officials, a man attempted to cross the freeway around 9 p.m. Saturday.

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As the man was running across the freeway he was hit by a pickup truck. The truck then lost control, which caused an SUV driving behind the pickup to slam into it, authorities said. 

The pedestrian died at the scene.

The passenger in the pickup truck was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The person in the SUV was not hurt, according to officials. 

According to authorities neither driver was intoxicated and neither will face charges.