HOUSTON – The North Freeway feeder road near an inbound entrance ramp just north of 1960 has reopened after a fatal hit-and-run accident caused it to be shut down for several hours.
According to police, the accident happened around 3:34 a.m. Thursday near I-45 North Freeway and Cypresswood.
A 33-year-old motorcyclist is believed to have lost control of his bike while getting onto the freeway and hit the guardrail, police said.
A witness pulled over when the accident happened and believes the motorcyclist was alive after the initial crash.
According to police, after the accident a driver ran over the motorcycle, hitting only the bike, then someone in a black SUV ran over the motorcyclist and the motorcycle and kept driving.
The 33-year-old was dead when authorities arrived, police said.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office posted a tweet saying they are looking for a newer-model black GMCÂ Terrain or a similar vehicle with damage.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office at 713-221-6000.