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Motorcyclist killed in crash on Eastex Freeway, Houston police say

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A motorcyclist has died following a massive wreck on the IH-69 Eastex Northbound Freeway.

The wreck was reported at 11:43 a.m. Saturday morning and involved at least 3 vehicles including a motorcycle. According to Houston police, the motorcyclist and a Jeep were headed northbound when the motorcyclist “failed to stay in a single lane” and hit the jeep, causing him to separate from his bike.

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Paramedics attempted CPR at the scene of the accident and rushed the motorcyclist, described only as a 59-year-old man, to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Police said the jeep driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. She was released after authorities found her not to be impaired. No charges appear to have been filed, according to HPD’s press release on Monday, but officials said an investigation remains underway.

This is an active report. We’ll provide updates when we get more information.


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Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024. He earned his B.A. from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.

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