Authorities investigating fatal car crash in east Houston
The scene of the collision (KPRC 2)
Houston Police Department officials are investigating a fatal car crash on Houston’s eastside Thursday morning.
The crash occurred at around 9:20 a.m. in the 9100 block of Clinton Drive in east Houston.
Officials have not confirmed the details of the situation, but the scene was captured by our Sky 2 chopper. It appears that a pedestrian on-foot was hit by an 18-wheeler. Investigators were looking underneath the large vehicle and taking pictures.
SEE ALSO: At least 1 killed during wrong-way crash with drunk driver in north Houston, roadway reopened
The identity of the victim has not been released at this time.
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