HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — An investigation is underway on Thursday afternoon after a fatal accident on US-90 at Crosby Freeway involving a motorcyclist following a chase, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash happened just before 2 p.m. in the 151000 block of Crosby Freeway near Miller Road.
According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies with Precinct 3 began a pursuit of the motorcycle rider but quickly terminated the chase.
Preliminary: Pct 3 deputies were initially pursuing the motorcycle rider (unk reason), but terminated the pursuit. The male continued traveling and struck a truck. Feeder road will be closed for abt 2 hrs. Investigation is underway. #HouNews https://t.co/IVRDEFba7g
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) January 18, 2024
Officials said the man continued driving on, but crashed into the truck.
Officials did not expand on additional details as to why deputies initially began the chase.
The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
As the investigation continues, officials said Crosby Freeway’s eastbound feeder road will close for at least two hours.
