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I-45 crash in Houston: Man hit by 3 vehicles near Rankin Road

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Updated  March 31, 2026 8:16am CDT
Houston
FOX 26 Houston

The Brief

    • A pedestrian died after being hit by at least three vehicles on the North Freeway.
    • Officials believe the man was trying to cross the freeway when he was hit.
    • The roadway was closed during the investigation but has since reopened.

HOUSTON - A man died after he was hit by at least three vehicles on I-45 in Houston on Monday night, authorities say.

What we know:

All northbound lanes of the I-45 North Freeway were shut down before Rankin Road around 9:30 p.m., but they have since reopened.

According to the sheriff's office, a man was reportedly trying to cross the freeway when he was hit by at least three vehicles. He died at the scene.

Authorities say all three vehicles stopped after the crash, and it doesn't appear alcohol was a factor.

What we don't know:

No one involved has been identified.

It's unclear why the man was crossing the roadway on foot.

The Source: The information in this article comes from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Houston Transtar.

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