April 4, 2024 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 8100 Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10) service road about 9:15 a.m. today.

The identity of the deceased male, 20, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant E. Alejandro and Officer M. Keita reported:

The male was operating a red Ducati motorcycle northbound on Wirt Road when, according to witnesses, the motorcyclist ran a red light at the intersection of Wirt and Katy Freeway service road. He was struck by a white Freightliner tractor trailer truck traveling westbound on the Katy Freeway service road. The motorcyclist was ejected and was struck by a white Lexus RX 350.

Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the male deceased at the scene. No other persons were injured.

The driver of the 18-wheeler, who remained at the scene, was determined not to be impaired and was questioned and released.