The crash happened around 11 p.m. on the southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway near the Dixie Farm Road exit<\/p>\n
HOUSTON \u2013 A construction worker was killed Sunday night after being hit by a work vehicle in a construction zone along the Gulf Freeway, according to the Houston Police Department.<\/p>\n
The crash happened around 11 p.m. on the southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway near the Dixie Farm Road exit.<\/p>\n
Investigators said a construction crew was in the process of closing lanes when a work vehicle backed up and struck a construction worker.<\/p>\n
The worker died at the scene.<\/p>\n
Police said the driver of the work vehicle and a passenger remained at the scene and are cooperating with investigators.<\/p>\n
Authorities have not released the identity of the worker, and it is unclear whether any charges will be filed.<\/p>\n
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