One Killed in Houston Motorcycle Crash on Highway 90 at East Freeway

Houston, Texas (August 30, 2021) – According to a local news source, a motorcyclist was killed Sunday night in a hit-and-run crash in Houston.

The deadly accident happened just before 11:00 p.m., August 29, on the Highway 90 exit ramp off the East Freeway.

According to the report, a car hit a motorcycle on the exit ramp.

The motorcyclist fell off the railing of the overpass onto the feeder road below, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The car driver tried to flee the scene on foot, but they later surrendered to the police.

No further details were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

Most motorcycle crashes are caused by negligent drivers who don’t keep a proper lookout or fail to yield the right-of-way. Because motorcyclists are vulnerable, their injuries are usually severe, often suffering from road rash, broken bones, brain injuries, amputations, or spinal cord injuries. In some cases, the accident results in death.

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