Harris Co. crash: Motorcycle driver killed in crash following pursuit

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One person is dead following a crash that started with a motorcycle pursuit in Harris County

Harris County authorities said just before 2 p.m., Precinct 3 Constables saw a Yamaha motorcycle operator commit some traffic violations and the license plate didn't match the vehicle. 

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The deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the motorcycle, but the driver didn't stop. 

During the pursuit of the vehicle, deputies lost visual with the suspect as the pursuit continued on the Beltway. Due to the high rate of speed, the deputies terminated the pursuit. 

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Harris County authorities provide update in fatal motorcycle crash

Authorities have provided additional information about what happened in Harris County involving a motorcycle pursuit.

Deputies then started searching the area for the vehicle involved, and they learned about the crash at the intersection of Crosby Freeway service road and Miller Road #1. 

Authorities said the crash involved a vehicle that was transporting diesel fuel. 

Investigators determined the motorcycle rider, later identified as a white male in his mid 30s, was traveling at a high rate of speed into the intersection as the vehicle transporting diesel fuel was turning into the intersection. 

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Officials said the motorcycle driver was thrown from the vehicle, and the driver of the diesel fuel vehicle didn't see the motorcyclist and ran over him. 

The diesel fuel vehicle driver stopped and remained on the scene while officials were conducting their investigation. 

Further investigation revealed that they believe the motorcycle driver to be a known criminal in the area, because the vehicle identification number for the motorcycle returned to a stolen vehicle out of Webster, Texas. 

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