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Person killed after being hit by 18-wheeler on Houston freeway

Police cars at night (KPRC/Click2Houston.com)

A person has died after being struck by an 18-wheeler on a Houston-area freeway.

The incident occurred at around 8:25 p.m. Friday night at 12600 East Freeway. The person involved was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The victim’s identity is not available at this time, and it remains unclear why they were on the road.


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