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Motorcyclist fatally crashes into telephone pole in Memorial City

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Updated  October 21, 2023 2:46pm CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 26 Houston

Motorcyclist fatally crashes into telephone pole

a motorcyclist tragically died after colliding with a telephone pole in West Houston, following an incident that occurred just before 10 PM last night on Woodway Drive;

HOUSTON -
The Houston Police Department is investigating the cause of a fatal accident involving a motorcyclist on the 5700 Woodway Drive. 

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Authorities say firefighters and police officers responded to a motorcycle crash around 9:31 p.m.  

As the motorcyclist got off the freeway, police say he struck a telephone pole as he came to a stop.   Police say he was pronounced dead on the scene. 

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a motorcyclist tragically died after colliding with a telephone pole in West Houston, following an incident that occurred just before 10 PM last night on Woodway Drive;

According to investigators, a white van may have struck the motorcycle before driving away.   Police say they still aren't 100% certain that this is the case, but they will review surveillance videos from witnesses and physical evidence to be sure.