Motorcyclist attempting stunts on Cullen Blvd hit, killed by driver pulling into gas station: HPD

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Motorcyclist doing stunts on road near Cullen hit by driver, HPD says
A driver reportedly hit and killed a man on a motorcycle who was attempting stunts on the roadway near Cullen Boulevard, HPD said.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- One person was confirmed dead after a crash involving a motorcycle in southeast Houston on Saturday evening, according to police.

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The incident happened in the 2100 block of Cullen just after 9 p.m.

Lt. Riley with the Houston Police Department said witnesses told police that a man on a motorcycle was reportedly revving his engine and attempting to do stunts in the roadway.

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However, police said the motorcyclist lost control just as a driver was turning into a nearby gas station and hit the man.

Police said the driver didn't see the man before running him over.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Riley said that the driver of the other vehicle remained on the scene and cooperated with the police.