Man found dead in hit-and-run on Katy Freeway service road
A male pedestrian, believed to be 30 years old, was found dead on the service road of Katy Freeway in west Houston on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, after being struck by a vehicle. The driver did not remain at the scene, and Houston police are investigating the hit-and-run crash.
Earlier story. First reported Oct 22, 2026 at 8:32 am; added to this site Oct 22, 2026. Details may have changed since.
- When it happened
- Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, about 5:45–5:55 a.m.
- Where
- 7900 block of Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10) service road at Wirt Road, Houston
- First reported by an outlet
- Oct 22, 2026 at 8:32 am
- Confirmed by
- 2 independent outlets
Taxes & money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
The facts
- A male pedestrian, believed to be 30 years old, was found dead on the service road of Katy Freeway at the 7900 block on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, about 5:45–5:55 a.m. [1, 2][1,2]
- Preliminary information indicates the male had been struck by a vehicle. [1][1]
- Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene. [1][1]
- At the time of the report, there was no information about the vehicle or driver involved. [1][1]
- The scene blocked only the inbound lanes of the service road but did not affect the main lanes of the highway. [2][2]
- The identity of the deceased male was pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. [1][1]
Who said what
- HPD The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on the wanted driver or vehicle is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4065 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.[1]
Where sources disagree
Sources
- Official record Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7900 Katy Freeway Houston Police Department news releases · Oct 22, 2026
- News Center Pedestrian found dead along Katy Freeway service road, HPD says ABC13 Houston · Oct 22, 2026
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