July 28, 2023 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 10000 Southwest Freeway (South U.S. Highway 59) about 12:15 p.m. on Thursday (July 27).  

The identity of the deceased male, 23, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant S. Jewell and Officer M. Keita reported:  

The male was operating a Honda motorcycle southbound on the Southwest Freeway main lanes at a high rate of speed and weaving in and out of lanes of traffic.  The motorcycle entered the lane behind a tractor-trailer truck and braked heavily before striking the rear of the trailer.  The male lost control of the motorcycle and both he and the motorcycle went to the ground.  

Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the male deceased.  

The driver of the tractor trailer truck, who was determined not to be impaired, remained at the scene and was questioned and released.  


VHS/JKS 7-28-23
Inc. #106656323-O