Woman riding motorcycling dies in Houston crash with 18-wheeler

A woman riding a motorcycle died after crashing into an 18-wheeler in southwest Houston on Wednesday afternoon, police say.

Houston crash: 1 killed in crash involving motorcycle, 18-wheeler

What we know:

The crash occurred on the feeder road of the I-610 South Loop West near Almeda Road around 4:40 p.m.

Photo from the scene

According to police, a woman was drive a motorcycle eastbound on the feeder road when she struck an 18-wheeler that was attempting to turn right into a parking lot.

The 26-year-old woman died at the scene.

The driver of the 18-wheeler was not injured. Police say he did not show signs of impairment. He was released after being questioned.

What we don't know:

No one involved has been publicly identified.

The Source: The information in this article comes from a press release from the Houston Police Department.

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