Houston police are investigating a fatal crash in the 7400 block of Memorial Drive about 10:40 p.m. on Thursday (October 29).
The identity of the deceased woman, 20, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeants G. Garcia and Officer V. Taylor reported:
A black Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling eastbound at the above address at a high rate of speed when the rider lost control, left the roadway and struck a steel cable barrier. The motorcyclist came to rest in a moving lane of traffic. The motorcycle continued several hundred feet.
A citizen heard the crash, went to the scene and initiated CPR on the rider. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported the female to an area hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
The investigation is ongoing.
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