One dead after short vehicle pursuit involving a motorcycle

Houston police say the driver of a motorcycle is dead after a short vehicle pursuit.

According to Houston Police Department, at around 2:55 p.m. there was a vehicle pursuit lasting about two minutes involving a motorcycle near South Lane and Wheatley Street. 

The person riding the motorcycle is described as an African American male.  He was not wearing a helmet.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

It is not yet know why the motorcycle driver was being pursued.