November 26, 2018 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 200 Gulf Freeway (Interstate Highway 45 North) about 2:30 a.m. on Saturday (November 24).

The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene.  His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Rodriguez and Officer F. Flynn reported:

The victim was operating a red Honda motorcycle northbound on the Gulf Freeway entrance ramp from Pease Street when he failed to maintain a single lane and struck a concrete barrier.  The victim was ejected, went over the barrier, and struck some tree branches before falling approximately 20 feet to the ground.

The investigation is continuing.