All NB lanes of I-610 W. Loop reopen at I-10 after HPD Lt. hit and killed pedestrian, police say

In Houston, Texas, the northbound lanes of I-610 West Loop near the I-10 Katy Freeway were closed following a fatal crash early Thursday morning, resulting in significant traffic delays.

The northbound mainlanes reopened at 7 a.m., approximately five hours after the tragic collision occurred.

According to Houston police, an off-duty lieutenant, believed to be heading home, struck and fatally injured a pedestrian attempting to cross the freeway around 2:25 a.m.

Investigators have stated that they are unsure of the reason why the pedestrian was crossing the freeway when the accident occurred.

During the crash, the off-duty lieutenant was driving an unmarked city vehicle. Following the initial impact, an SUV collided with the lieutenant’s vehicle.

Fortunately, neither the two occupants of the SUV nor the lieutenant sustained injuries.

Assistant Chief Adrian Rodriguez stated, “It is going to be an ongoing investigation that will last several hours. We are still waiting on several investigators to arrive at the scene, and it will take time to process the scene.”

As the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash continues, the lieutenant will be placed on administrative leave.

As of now, the authorities have not disclosed the age, gender, or identity of the deceased individual. The lieutenant, who is approximately 44 years old and has served for 14 years, remains unidentified by HPD.