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HOUSTON, Harris County, Texas, Nov. 13, 2026 — A man died on Thursday night, November 12, after being struck by a minivan on the Gulf Freeway feeder road near Scarsdale Road, according to Houston police. He had reportedly fled a minor crash moments earlier.
Officers with the Houston Police Department's Southeast Division responded at about 8:40 p.m. to the scene along the feeder road. The man had been an occupant of one of the vehicles involved in the earlier, minor collision on the freeway. He ran from that crash toward the feeder road and attempted to cross it when he was hit.
The minivan's driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with responding officers. Investigators said they found no signs of impairment. The man's name has not been released.
The circumstances of the initial collision remain under investigation. No additional details on the vehicles involved in that crash have been released.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do fatal crashes most frequently happen?
Fatal crashes are common on highways and their feeder or access roads, where vehicles travel at higher speeds and pedestrians may be present unexpectedly, such as after an earlier collision.
What factors make a crash more likely to be fatal?
Higher speeds, nighttime conditions, limited visibility, and a person being outside a vehicle in traffic lanes all raise the chances that a crash will be fatal.
How does speed affect whether someone survives being hit?
Even modest increases in a vehicle's speed reduce a driver's reaction time and increase the force of impact, lowering the odds of survival for anyone struck.
Why does seat belt use matter in crashes like this?
Seat belts keep vehicle occupants secured during a crash, but they offer no protection to a pedestrian struck outside a vehicle, which is why getting clear of traffic lanes after a collision is critical.
