The crash happened around 6:20 p.m. Oct. 11 in the 14300 block of the East Freeway eastbound feeder road, near Beltway 8.
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A motorcyclist was killed Sunday evening after crashing into an 18-wheeler on the East Freeway, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash happened around 6:20 p.m. Oct. 11 in the 14300 block of the East Freeway eastbound feeder road, near Beltway 8.
According to investigators, Vasiliy Daranutsa was driving a Freightliner truck tractor towing a semi-trailer eastbound on the feeder road. As Daranutsa attempted to turn right onto Redmond Street, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle driven by Angelo Mendez struck the semi-trailer.
Mendez suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Daranutsa remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, authorities said.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating the crash. The case remains open.
Authorities reported that the roadway was closed for several hours following the crash.
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