Motorcyclist Killed in Interstate 45 Crash in North Houston; Driver Flees the Scene

Harris County, Texas (September 24, 2017) – A motorcyclist was killed Sunday morning in a hit-and-run crash in north Houston, according to Harris County Sheriff’s office report.
The crash happened at about 2:30 a.m. on Interstate at the Rankin Road exit ramp.
The motorcyclist hit a dark-colored Volvo SUV on the rear after the SUV slowed down abruptly in the northbound lanes of I-45 at the exit ramp, according to a witness’ account.
The driver then got out of the car to look around and then fled the scene.
The motorcyclist was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
His name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Police are conducting investigations and are seeking for help in identifying the driver of the Volvo.
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