POLICE Department
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 1800 Eastex Freeway
October 14, 2016 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 1800 Eastex Freeway (North U.S. Highway 59) about 4:20 a.m. today.
The male victim, 40, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant L. Ross and Officer T. Fowls reported:
The victim was operating a red Honda motorcycle at an excessive rate of speed southbound on the Eastex Freeway on-ramp to the North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) when he failed to maintain a single lane and struck a retaining wall. The victim was ejected from the motorcycle, causing him to fall to the ground below at the intersection of Hamilton and Pierce.
The investigation is continuing.
KJS/JFC 10-14-16
Inc. #131269716-Z
For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.
