BREAKING: 45-year-old woman killed walking on Interstate 10, freeway closed for six hours

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Jefferson, Texas
Interstate 10 West
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Incident type
Pedestrian struck, Crash

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Jefferson Texas in Jefferson, Texas: A 45‐year‐old woman was struck and killed while walking on Interstate 10 West in Jefferson County, Texas. The collision shut down the westbound lanes for more than six hours. The driver stopped after hitting the victim, and the incident is still under investigation by the sheriff’s office and the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Lorena Chretien Pedestrian Fatal

Original reporting

BREAKING: 45-year-old woman killed walking on Interstate 10, freeway closed for six hours

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