34-Year-Old Man Killed in Houston Motorcycle Crash on Katy Freeway; Jorge Clemente Arrested

Houston, Texas – A 34-year-old man was killed on Monday in a motorcycle crash in Houston, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened on February 5, on the Katy Freeway.

Police said a red Dodge Durango was traveling westbound at a high rate of speed in the westbound lanes of the freeway in the left emergency lane and weaving from lane to lane. It crossed over from the emergency lane and struck a westbound blue Suzuki V-Storm motorcycle. The motorcyclist was ejected from the motorcycle and was then struck by the Durango.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

Jorge Clemente, 21, was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. He showed signs of being impaired and was charged with intoxication manslaughter.

The police are investigating the crash.

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