POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 1600 North Sam Houston Parkway

October 21, 2019 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 1600 North Sam Houston Parkway service road about 1:40 a.m. on Saturday (October 19).

The male victim, 38, was pronounced dead at the scene.  His identity pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Griffiths and Officer J. Glenn reported:

The victim was operating a black Yamaha motorcycle at an apparent high rate of speed when he failed to maintain a single lane and struck a curb leading to the North Sam Houston Parkway entrance ramp.  The motorcyclist then struck an entrance ramp sign and died.



KJS/VHS 10-21-19
Inc. #137290719-W

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