Houston traffic: Pedestrian walking on I-45 dead after being hit by METRO bus, officials say

HOUSTON - Houston police are investigating an accident in north Houston that is causing traffic delays on I-45 southbound.

On Monday morning, police reported they received a call about someone walking on the freeway in the 10500 block of the North Freeway.

METRO officials say a male pedestrian was walking in the HOV lane and was hit by a METRO bus side bumper. According to METRO, the pedestrian was confirmed dead at the scene.

The bus driver exited the HOV lanes and was later taken to a hospital due to distress and elevated heart rate, officials reported.

Nine passengers on the bus were interviewed and transferred to another bus, according to METRO.

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Authorities are at the scene to continue their investigation.

There is a traffic delay, officials say. The HOV lane is currently closed from Parramatta to West Road and the West Road HOV entrance is open, but drivers should expect delays.