HPD: Motorcyclist dead after allegedly racing vehicle on I-45
HOUSTON - Houston Police are investigating a deadly crash that took place on Sunday, Oct. 18, around 11:30 a.m.
Emergency crews responded to a crash on North Gulf Fwy to 610 East / 7630 S Loop E Fwy and discovered a motorcyclist down.
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Paramedics pronounced the victim, a Hispanic male in his 40s, dead on the scene.
According to police, it was reported that the motorcycle rider was possibly racing a silver Chrysler 3000 when the crash occurred.
The motorcyclist was traveling northbound on the 45 to the eastbound 610 when he crashed and fell, police say.
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Authorities are asking to speak to the driver of the Chrysler for questioning.
The crash is not considered a hit and run since the two vehicles never made contact.