Man hit while chasing half-full beer can across freeway
Police say a man was struck by a truck after he ran across the freeway chasing a partially empty beer can.
ABC13 Eyewitness News
(10/15/02) - A rush hour accident brought traffic to a halt on the Southwest Freeway.
Around 4:30 Tuesday afternoon, a man was struck by a black Chevy truck. The driver stopped to render aid to the victim. Police say the man who was hit was running across the freeway chasing after a partially empty can of beer.
The victim was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he is listed in critical condition. No word if the driver will face any charges.
