Pedestrian wearing hospital bracelet killed trying to cross US-59
JACINTO CITY, Texas - A 64-year-old pedestrian trying to cross the US-59 Eastex Freeway in northeast Harris County around 1 a.m. died after being hit by a vehicle on Sunday, according to the sheriff's office.
Investigators say the pedestrian was crossing from east to west and was hit by a vehicle traveling southbound.
The driver immediately stopped and was cooperative with investigators. The pedestrian died at the scene.
The name of the victim has not been released, but Harris County officials say he was wearing a hospital band.
The crash is under investigation.