HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man was killed trying to cross the East Freeway early Monday morning, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
The crash happened just before 5:30 a.m. as the man was arguing with his girlfriend while driving on I-10 near Uvalde Road.
According to the sheriff's office, the man pulled over on the left shoulder during the argument when his girlfriend decided to get out and cross the freeway.
Deputies said the man then followed her across the freeway as the couple worked to reconcile the argument. After everything was settled the couple tried to cross the freeway again when the man was hit by a driver in a black 2020 Toyota Tundra.
The man was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. His girlfriend confirmed to deputies that they were dating. She stayed at the scene of the crash and is cooperating.
Meanwhile, the Toyota driver is cooperating with the crash investigation after it was initially reported that he hit the man and ran. Deputies said the driver actually pulled over in the parking lot of a nearby business. He was not suspected of being intoxicated.
The crash remains under investigation at this time.