Fatal Motorcycle Accident at 16800 Quail Park Drive

June 23, 2008 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in the 16800 block of Quail Park Drive about 9:30 p.m. on Friday (June 21).

The male victim was transported to Ben Tauab General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identity is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office.

HPD Mobility Incident Management Division Sergeant D. Arnold and Officer A. Alaniz reported;

According to a witness, the victim was operating a yellow Suzuki Katana on McHard Road (Texas Parkway F.M. 2234). As the victim turned onto Quail Park Drive, he lost control of the motorcycle, went up onto the median and hit a tree. The motorcycle and the victim continued along the median before coming to a stop about 30 feet from the tree. The victim, who was wearing a helmet, was transported to the hospital.

The investigation is continuing.

VHS/JC
Inc. #090767708

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.

HPD is Hiring!