2 Pedestrians Struck 01.22.20 (TX)

[TowNews]

Vehicle hits 2 pedestrians assisting stalled vehicle on East Freeway, police say

The two victims were transported in critical condition to a local hospital.

 

*** Video Not Available See Link Below ***

 

HOUSTON — Two people were hospitalized after they were struck by a car on the East Freeway as they stopped to assist a stalled vehicle overnight.

 

This happened just before midnight late Tuesday near Holland Avenue.

 

Houston police say a wrecker stopped to assist a stalled vehicle that was in the mainlanes. As the wrecker was attempting to hook up the stalled vehicle, another vehicle stopped to assist.

 

hen a fourth vehicle came along and did not see the vehicles stopped in the malnlanes and struck two of the pedestrians, police said.

 

The two victims were transported in critical condition to a local hospital.

 

No other details were released.

 

RESOURCE LINK with video

[TowZone]

We are seeking details as to just who was struck before calling this a tower down incident. If anyone has first hand knowledge of the condition of the tow operator please advise. This incident will be all over social media shortly saying a Tow Operator was struck without having confirmation. We verify every Tower Down prior to sending out a notification. We would rather delay the retract. We wish the Tow Operator Well and are Thought's will be with those in critical condition from this tragic incident. We have seen this happen far too many times, please do not delay stress to every tow operator you know to secure the scene and wait for back up before attempting to load a vehicle in the roadway.

[yoBdaBenO]

Do we know if one of these was the tow truck driver?

 

I have seen nothing about this anywhere else.