Motorcyclist dies after crashing into guardrail during high-speed chase on I-45 Gulf Freeway, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A motorcyclist died after crashing into a guardrail near the I-45 Gulf Freeway at 610 South Loop Friday evening.

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According to the Houston Police Department, the accident happened around 10:40 p.m.

Police said South Houston police were initially pursuing a motorcyclist for a traffic violation, but called off the pursuit after three minutes.

Officers say the motorcyclist drove through the guardrail at a high speed and landed in the southbound lanes of I-45.

Police and firefighters began to intervene to save the motorcyclist’s life, but he was later pronounced dead at the scene.

The identity of the motorcyclist has not been released.