Conroe deadly motorcycle crash: Authorities identify victim killed in North Freeway crash

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The Conroe Police Department has released additional information following a deadly crash on Thursday afternoon. 

Officials identify victim killed in Conroe motorcycle crash

What we know:

Officials said the motorcycle crash occurred in the 500 block of North Freeway just before 12:30 p.m. 

When authorities arrived, they found a motorcycle rider, later identified as 20-year-old Santiago Bettini, unresponsive and ejected from his motorcycle. 

Officials said Conroe Police Officers, along with TXDOT workers on scene, initiated life-saving measures until Conroe Fire and EMS arrived. 

However, Bettini was pronounced dead on the scene. 

An initial investigation revealed that a Honda motorcycle was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed, weaving in and out of traffic. The motorcycle clipped the back of a Nissan Altima, which caused the rider to be ejected before striking the back of a Texas Department of Transportation barrier truck. 

No other injuries were reported in the crash. 

Dig deeper:

After the crash initially occurred, a Conroe Police officer was struck by a vehicle while responding to the crash scene. Click here for the latest coverage on that incident. 

What they're saying:

In a news release, Conroe police said, "The Conroe Police Department and Chief Buckholtz extend sincere condolences and prayers to all individuals involved in this tragic incident."

The Source: Information from the Conroe Police Department. 

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