A man riding a motorcycle has died after falling onto Beltway 8.
The rider’s motorcycle was reportedly laid on its side on West Sam Houston Tollway Northbound at US-290 Northwest. It’s unclear at this time how the driver fell onto the beltway from the above road.
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Beltway 8 Southbound to go 290 East Ramp is currently shut down. Authorities are advising drivers to avoid the area, as major delays are expected.
The situation was reported by Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman.
#NOW: Constables are working a fatal motorcycle crash in the 7000 block of the W Sam Houston Tollway North and 290.
— Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 (@Pct4Constable) August 24, 2024
North bound lanes of the WSam Houston Tollway are currently shut down by emergency crews.
BW8 SB to go 290 E RAMP shut down
Avoid the area. Expect delays! pic.twitter.com/dMbTJnpMqa