Pedestrian on SH-146 fatally struck by on-duty Baytown officer identified by family

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A man has died after Baytown Police say he was struck by an on-duty officer's patrol vehicle on SH-146.

Family have identified him as 27-year-old Gary Lane Graber.

Fatal SH-146 crash involving Baytown PD

What we know:

The crash was reported at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday on State Highway 146 North near Port Road.

Police say a man was on the mainlanes of the highway on foot when he was struck by a marked Baytown PD vehicle.

Family of Graber say that his Chevrolet Suburban had a major oil leak, which is why he was stopped on the highway.

The on-duty officer was not hurt.

The scene was reportedly investigated by officials with the Harris County District Attorney's Office and Harris County Precinct 8.

The Source: Baytown Police Department and family of the victim.

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