Motorcyclist killed in violent hit-and-run crash on Westheimer

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A makeshift memorial is the only sign that something terrible happened on Westheimer near Eldridge in the early hours of Friday morning. The memorial cross marks the spot where 25-year-old Jose Angel Portillo was fatally injured.

Police say he was riding his motorcycle east on Westheimer when a gray Toyota pickup driving the opposite direction crossed into Portillo's lane, hitting him head-on. The pickup driver took off, and Houston police are still looking for the individual.
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Portillo was well known in the towing business where he worked with friend Rudy Guzman, who says Portillo showed him the ropes.

"He helped me out, I didn't know nothing about towing, he's the one who taught me everything. I mean, this is hard," said Guzman.

Houston Police are asking anyone with information call the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4065 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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