Pedestrian killed after walking in front of 18-wheeler on Sam Rayburn Tollway
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatality accident that occurred last night in the southbound lanes of Sam Rayburn Tollway near Custer Road in the Frisco area.
At around 10:00pm, a pedestrian walked out in front of an 18-wheeler traveling southbound on the tollway. The driver of the semi truck attempted to take evasive action, but was unsuccessful. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the scene. Their identity has not yet been released.
Investigators are trying to determine if the pedestrian intentionally walked onto the highway in front of the truck.
The truck driver was not hurt.
Lanes of southbound Sam Rayburn Tollway for closed at Exchange Parkway for hours while DPS investigated the accident.
The crash remains under investigation.
