Man killed in crash after attempting to run across East Freeway near Mercury Drive, HPD says
A man was killed on the East Freeway after attempting to cross the road to get gas for his disabled vehicle. Houston police are investigating the incident.
According to investigators, officers found a disabled vehicle on the roadway and believe the driver ran out of gas, prompting him to cross the freeway to get gas for the car.
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