Startling Pedestrian Crash on Highway 6 near Memorial Drive Injures 1 [Houston, TX]

Injuries Reported in Houston Pedestrian Accident on Highway 6 and Memorial Drive

HOUSTON, TX (August 20, 2023) – Saturday morning, a startling pedestrian crash on Highway 6 near Memorial Drive injured 1 person.

The incident happened at about 1:42 a.m. in the 500 block of Highway 6 near Memorial Drive.

According to reports, a driver who is in their 20s failed to see a man crossing the road and hit him. Also, the authorities haven’t determined whether the man was crossing or running across the highway.

After the crash, the driver went back to the scene. Meanwhile, the pedestrian was taken to the hospital with critical injuries.

Meanwhile, officers noted that the driver showed no signs of intoxication.

Moreover, the authorities haven’t disclosed the identities of the parties involved.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

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What’s Next after Startling Pedestrian Crash on Highway 6 near Memorial Drive

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