Harris County, TX – A motorcycle operator died Friday after a pursuit with Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies ended in a crash near Wallisville and Uvalde, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
The incident began when deputies initiated a pursuit of the motorcycle operator for reasons not yet disclosed. Gonzalez said the pursuit ended when the rider crashed, and the operator was subsequently confirmed deceased at the scene.
According to the sheriff’s office, the crash occurred in east Harris County, near the Houston area. No deputies or additional motorists were reported injured. Authorities said all information remains preliminary as investigators work to determine what led to the pursuit and fatal crash.
Traffic in the area of Wallisville and Uvalde was temporarily impacted as law enforcement units responded and secured the scene. Officials have not released the identity of the deceased operator pending notification of next of kin.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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