Motorcyclist killed on I-10; Houston police search for 18-wheeler driver
Houston police investigate a deadly crash on I-10 near Taylor Street.
CYPRESS, Texas - Houston police say a motorcyclist died after he was hit by an 18-wheeler Thursday night.
The crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-10 near Taylor Street.
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According to HPD, it appears that an 18-wheeler hit the motorcyclist from the side and knocked the motorcycle over.
Police say it is possible the 18-wheeler driver, who did not stop, may not have known he hit someone.
Another car ran over the motorcycle after the crash, but not the rider, police say.
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The motorcyclist died at the scene.
Police are searching for the driver of the 18-wheeler.