Motorcyclist dead after losing control, crashing into tree in Greater Uptown: police

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A deadly motorcycle crash in the Greater Uptown area is under investigation by the Houston Police Department.

Motorcyclist dies in crash

The backstory:

HPD Sergeant Barrow reports units were called to Woodway Drive near Fountain View Drive about a single motorcycle accident.

According to officials, a motorcyclist was going eastbound on Woodway and lost control, unable to stay in the lanes. The motorcycle crashed into a tree in the median of the road and the rider was pronounced dead at the scene.

Witnesses who saw the accident report the motorcyclist was going at a high rate of speed.

What's next:

HPD's Vehicular Crimes Division will continue to investigate the accident.

The Source: Information provided by HPD Sergeant M. Barrow at the scene.

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