Investigation underway after motorcyclist dies in crash with Conroe ISD police vehicle

CONROE, Texas – The Conroe Police Department said a 24-year-old man driving a motorcycle died after a crash with a Conroe ISD police vehicle Wednesday evening.

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The crash happened in the 2900 block of North Loop 336 East.

According to Conroe police, the preliminary investigation revealed that a marked Conroe Independent School District Police Unit was northbound, in the middle lane preparing to turn west into the CISD Police Station parking lot. The motorcycle, observed to be overtaking witness vehicles, was southbound in the same area.

Based on scene video and witness accounts, as the CISD Patrol Unit turned westbound and began to pull into the parking lot, the motorcycle struck the passenger side of the police unit causing the operator to be ejected. The CISD Officer immediately began lifesaving measures until relieved by other first responders. The injured officer was later transported to a local hospital and released after treatment and evaluation.

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The 24-year-old man, identified as Patrick Freeland, died at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.