Fatal Pedestrian Accident: METRO Bus Kills Man on I-45 HOV Lane

Fatal Collision on North Freeway

• 💔 A man was fatally struck by a METRO bus while walking in the southbound HOV lane of I-45 near West Road.
• ⚠️ The incident occurred early Monday morning, with the crash first reported just after 5:30 a.m.
• ❓ The reason for the pedestrian walking on the freeway remains unclear.

Bus Operator and Passengers

• 🚑 The bus operator was taken to the hospital as a precaution due to distress and an elevated heart rate.
• 👥 All nine passengers on the bus were safely transferred to another bus.
• 🚌 Passengers from two other delayed METRO buses were also rerouted.

Traffic Impact and Resolution

• 🚦 The accident caused traffic disruptions in the southbound HOV lane.
• ✅ The southbound HOV lane on I-45 has since been reopened.
• 👤 The identity of the deceased pedestrian has not yet been released.