26-Year-Old Ricardo Sepulveda Killed in Houston Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 45 Feeder Road at Gulf Bank

Houston, Texas (February 9, 2020) – A 26-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident Friday night in north Houston, according to the authorities.

The deadly accident occurred at about 9:05 p.m. February 7, on the I-45 feeder road at Gulf Bank.

Police said Ricardo Sepulveda was stopped at a red light in his Suzuki motorcycle along with a Nissan Cube when a dark-colored SUV crashed into both vehicles.

The SUV driver fled the scene after the accident.

Sepulveda was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Four people in the Nissan, including a pregnant mother and two children, ages 7 and 13 months, were uninjured in the crash.

The authorities are looking for the SUV driver.

An investigation into the crash is underway. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 713-333-TIPS.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ricardo Sepulveda.

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.

If you have lost someone in a motorcycle accident, you should consult with attorneys who have a history of success in wrongful death. To speak to a wrongful death attorney, please  Click to call: 281-943-5555.