SPRING, Texas - A pedestrian was taken to a hospital in critical condition Friday after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the HOV lane on the North Freeway, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Two males ran across the freeway in the Louetta and Cypresswood area and successfully made it across the main lanes, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

However, one was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the HOV lane.