A tragic incident unfolded on the East Interstate Highway 610 this past Thursday morning when a 59-year-old man was fatally struck by his own tractor-trailer. The accident, which took place at 900 East Loop North at about 7:30 a.m., resulted from the vehicle beginning to roll forward as the driver attempted to rectify mechanical issues after parking on the shoulder.
The victim, whose identity awaits notification of his family by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, lost his life at the scene despite the immediate response by the Houston Fire Department paramedics. According to the City of Houston, Details of the crash were reported by HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant K. Harris and Officer R. McLemore. As of the latest updates, no other individuals or vehicles were determined to be involved in this unfortunate event…