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One dead in crash involving motorcycle, big rig along Katy Freeway, police say

Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

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HOUSTON — Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler along the Katy Freeway Thursday morning.

This happened at 9:15 a.m. near Wirt Road on the westbound feeder road.

Houston police said one person is dead.

Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

Vehicular Crimes is responding to a fatal crash at 8100 Katy Freeway at Wirt Road that occurred about 9:15 a.m.

Preliminary info is the crash involves an 18-wheeler and a motorcycle. One person is deceased.

Please avoid the area and seek alternate routes. #HouTraffic pic.twitter.com/1rdlwORqKo
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) April 4, 2024

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