POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 1900 Bagby


December 9, 2016 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 1900 Bagby about 2:50 a.m. today.

The male victim, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene.  His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant I. Duplechain and Officer A. Hart-Joseph reported:

The victim was operating a red Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound on Pierce when he failed to maintain a single lane, struck a curb, and crashed in a vacant field.  Speed may have been a factor.

The investigation is continuing.



JFC/KJS 12-9-16
Inc. #155726916-P

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