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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on I-45 near Cavalcade

Jyesha Johnson

Tags: Houston hit-and-run, I-45 accident, Cavalcade street crash, Pedestrian fatality, Hit-and-run investigation, Houston police, Hpd crime stoppers, Houston traffic delay, Emergency response houston, Houston news update
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Houston police are investigating a deadly crash on I-45 near Cavalcade Street.

Around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Police say a person was hit by two vehicles. One driver stayed at the scene, but the other sped off.

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Police and emergency crews are still on-site, piecing together what happened. No details about the victim or the vehicle that fled have been released yet.

If you’re traveling through the area, expect delays, and if you know anything about this hit-and-run, you’re asked to call HPD or Crime Stoppers.

We’ll bring you more details as they come in.

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Jyesha Johnson, a Mississippi Delta girl who swapped small-town newsrooms for big-city screens at Houston’s KPRC 2, is all about telling stories—whether it’s on the web, social media, or over a good meal. When she’s not crafting content, you’ll find her outside soaking up nature or hunting down the best food spots.

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