Investigation into Fatal Crash at 9300 North Freeway

Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 9300 North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) about 6 a.m. last Friday (June 23).

The deceased male is identified as Paul Darks, 24.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant L. Ross and Officer L. Ho reported:

The male was operating a red Honda CVR 1000 motorcycle at a high rate of speed northbound on the freeway at the above address.  He failed to maintain a single lane and struck a green pickup truck and then a white 18-wheeler with a tractor-trailer.  Paramedics pronounced the male deceased at the scene. 

The drivers of the green truck and the tractor-trailer did not stop to render aid and left the scene.

Anyone with information on the identities of the two drivers is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072.



JKS/JFC    6-26-23
Inc. #088995723-A