HOUSTON – Traffic is now moving and the scene has cleared.
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The westbound lanes of the Katy Freeway have been shut down at Beltway 8 after a pedestrian was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler.
Houston Transtar cameras show police at the scene and traffic backed up as they work to investigate.
HPD is investigating a fatal crash involving an 18-wheeler, on the westbound/outbound lanes of the Katy Freeway @ Beltway 8. All main lanes are closed. pic.twitter.com/Lds3WcqSrR
Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.