At about 5 p.m. on September 27, 2026, a pedestrian was fatally struck by several vehicles on Houston's Gulf Freeway. The Houston Police Department is investigating the incident.
Police reported that the driver of the first vehicle admitted to drinking but was cleared of a DWI charge after a field sobriety test. The victim was subsequently hit by additional cars.
The Gulf Freeway serves as a major thoroughfare in the city, and the investigation remains ongoing.