Deadly motorcycle hit-and-run in northeast Houston, driver ran from scene

HOUSTON - A motorcyclist is dead after a hit-and-run in northeast Houston late Thursday night, police report.

Houston Police Department officers received calls around 11:38 p.m. about a motorcycle crash near 5801 Mesa Drive.

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HPD Sergeant Richards says a motorcyclist was at a red light when they were hit from behind by a gray Kia traveling at a high-rate of speed while heading northbound on Mesa at the Attwater Street intersection. They were pronounced dead on the scene.

According to witnesses, the driver of the Kia left the scene on foot.

The investigation of the crash is ongoing.