Motorcyclist killed in crash on Sam Houston Tollway, search underway for driver

HOUSTON – Authorities are looking for a driver involved in a crash that claimed a motorcyclist’s life along Sam Houston Tollway Tuesday morning.

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According to a spokesperson for Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA), it happened around 5:30 a.m. when the motorcyclist was heading west on Sam Houston Tollway S near Blackhawk.

HCTRA officials said the rider hit a commercial vehicle’s rear, but the driver did not stay to help. Captain Anderson with Harris County Pct. 2 said the incident was being treated as a Failure to Stop and Render-Aid incident after confirming the motorcyclist died at the scene.

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Traffic was backed up for hours while authorities investigated. It’s unclear exactly what caused the incident, but HCTRA says no other injuries were reported.

The roadway cleared some time after 8 a.m. but an investigation remains underway.