July 20, 2017 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 7600 South Freeway (State Highway 288) about 12:10 p.m. on Wednesday (July 19).

The identity of the male victim, 71, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant F. Briones and Officer C. Cisneros reported:

A preliminary investigation indicates the victim was operating a maroon Suzuki Boulevard motorcycle northbound at the above address when he failed to maintain a single lane and laid down the motorcycle.  Paramedics transported the victim to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.  

No other vehicles were involved in the crash.