The freeway shut down after a deadly motorcycle crash at about 3 a.m. The eastbound lanes reopened more than four hours later around 7:30 a.m.
According to Houston police, a man on a motorcycle was driving recklessly when he crashed into the back of a vehicle. Another driver ran over the motorcyclist, killing him.
No charges are expected to be filed.
The freeway closure caused major backups for drivers on the morning commute.
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