Overview

• Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez reported the crash on Tuesday evening, citing a pedestrian struck by an 18-wheeler on the Katy Freeway.
• All main westbound lanes of I-10 at Beltway 8 were closed, with authorities urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
• Houston Police Department investigators responded to the scene to determine how the collision occurred.
• Houston TranStar cameras showed police activity and significant traffic backups during the closure.
• Officials have not released the victim’s identity or a timeline for reopening, and details about what led up to the crash remain limited.