Traffic Incident at 15200 West Hardy Toll Road

December 6, 2007 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in the 15200 block of the West Hardy Toll Road about 3:45 a.m. today (December 6).

The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s office.

HPD Mobility Incident Management Division Sergeant D. Arnold and Officer D. Gutierrez reported:

The victim was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle south on the West Hardy Toll Road between Beltway 8 and Aldine Bender. He lost control of the motorcycle, went into a ditch on the right side of the road, and came to a stop in a ditch next to a metal fence. A passing motorist observed the motorcycle in the ditch and called HFD.

The investigation is continuing.

VHS/GO 12-6-07
Inc.# 178154207

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