Pedestrian killed on Highway 288 after stepping into moving traffic

HOUSTON – Police are investigating a fatal crash on southbound Highway 288 near Southmore Boulevard after a male pedestrian was struck on the freeway.

Houston Police Lt. Larry Crowson said the call came in around 7:30 p.m. Thursday night. He said two drivers got into a minor accident on the freeway and pulled over to the shoulder to exchange information.

During this exchange, the man stepped out into moving traffic and was struck by a vehicle. He was killed on scene…

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