October 20, 2021 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 9100 South Sam Houston Parkway East service road (Beltway 8) about 5:20 a.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 19).

The identity of the male victim, 46, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes and Clear Lake Patrol Division Sergeant K. Harris and Officer J. Bibb reported:

The victim was operating a black Yamaha motorcycle and was stopped with no headlights on in a moving lane of traffic on the service road near the above address.  The motorcycle and the victim were then struck by a white GMC Sierra pickup truck traveling on the service road.  The victim was transported by Houston Fire Department paramedics to HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake where he was later pronounced deceased.  

The driver of the pickup truck, who remained at the scene, stated to officers he did not see the motorcyclist in the roadway.  The driver was determined not to be impaired and was questioned and released.  

The investigation is continuing.