Author: Ciara Rouege (KHOU)
HOUSTON — A motorcyclist was killed early Sunday after crashing into a stall vehicle on the southbound Eastex Freeway service road, according to the Houston Police Department.
Officers were called to the incident in the 21000 block of U.S. 59 near Hamblen Road about 10:30 a.m.
The victim has been identified as a member of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club. Police said they were riding with a few members of group when the incident happened.
Investigators said the rider was ejected from the motorcycle when the crashed the side of a vehicle in the far left lane. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
HPD said the vehicle was stopped because it had a blown out tire. The people inside the vehicle were not injured.
A second vehicle was also involved in the accident and sustained minor damage, police said.
Editor’s Note:It was initially reported the victim was riding with the Bandito Riders, but this has been corrected to Bandidos Motorcycle Club.