Man killed after entering traffic

A man was killed after he ran into traffic on the Gulf Freeway early Saturday.

Just after 2 a.m., police swarmed the scene at the Gulf Freeway and Bellfort in response to multiple calls about a man in the freeway.

“He exhibited signs of having some kind of mental crisis,” Houston Police Department Capt. Daryn Edwards said.

Police made contact and began talking with the man, who was walking in the shoulder.

“He was disgruntled in talking to the officer and just indicated he was having a bad time,” Edwards said. “So the officer was trying to help him out, get him out of harm’s way.”

Suddenly, the man — who has not yet been identified — bolted into oncoming traffic and was fatally struck by a car.

The driver, who police said did not appear to be intoxicated, stopped and cooperated with police.

Police said it appears the victim’s actions were intentional.