Man struck and killed on Southwest Freeway after stopping to save dog

ROSENBERG - Rosenberg Police say a man was struck and killed on the Southwest Freeway after he stopped to attempt to help a dog. 

The victim's car was struck by an 18-wheeler on Wednesday morning on U.S. 59 Freeway. 

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Emergency crews were diverting traffic away from US 59 NB between Reading and FM 762.

Rosenberg Police is still investigating the collision.