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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