October 18, 2021 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 5500 East Freeway (East Interstate Highway 10) about 11:20 p.m. on Sunday (Oct. 17).

The identity of the male victim, 34, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Rose and Officer Z. Radcliffe reported:

The victim was operating a blue Suzuki GSX motorcycle eastbound on the freeway at the above address when he veered left, struck the concrete barrier and was thrown from the motorcycle.  Paramedics pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

The investigation is continuing.  No other vehicles were involved in the crash.