News Pedestrian struck, killed by oncoming vehicle in NE Houston; driver being questioned, police say

An investigation is underway after a person was struck and killed by an oncoming vehicle in northeast Houston Monday afternoon, according to Houston police.

Police responded to the 5800 block of North Wayside Drive near Kenton Street at around 1:30 p.m.

The pedestrian was on the roadway before being struck.

The driver stayed at the scene and is currently being questioned by police.

This is a developing story, please check back for updates.

Our vehicular crimes investigators are on scene of a fatal auto-pedestrian crash in the 5800 blk of North Wayside.

Prelim info is pedestrian was in roadway when struck. Driver stopped and is being questioned. No other info at this time.#hounews pic.twitter.com/kFHwJzFFFz

— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) June 23, 2022

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