HOUSTON — A 46-year-old 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 following the accident at 9:40 a.m.
The victim has been identified as a member of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club. Police said he was riding with a few members of group when the incident happened.
Investigators said the rider was ejected from the motorcycle when he crashed into the side of an SUV in the far right lane. He then went into the middle lane and hit a second vehicle.
Police said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
HPD said the first vehicle was stopped because it had a blown out tire. The people inside the vehicle were not injured.
The second vehicle involved in the accident sustained minor damage, but police said the occupants are OK.
Editor's Note: It was initially reported the victim was riding with the Bandito Riders, but this has been corrected to Bandidos Motorcycle Club.