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Motorcycle rider dies in crash on North Freeway

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HOUSTON — A deadly motorcycle crash had the I-45 North Freeway shut down heading outbound Friday morning for several hours, according to Houston police.

According to Houston Transtar, it happened at 6:16 a.m. near Gulf Bank. 

Police said Paul Darks, 24, was speeding when he lost control and struck a green pickup truck and then a white18-wheeler with a tractor-trailer. 

Both drivers left the scene, according to HPD.

Anyone with information on the identities of the two drivers is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072.

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