Traffic moving slow near Barrett Elementary in east Harris County after deadly crash, district says

Monday, August 21, 2023

Motorcyclist dead in crash with SUV near Crosby ISD school: Deputies

The motorcyclist went around a car that was traveling slower in front of him when he collided with an SUV going northbound on the street he turned onto, according to the sheriff's office.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A deadly crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV is causing major traffic for a Crosby ISD school near FM 1942.

The crash happened at about 5:15 a.m. Monday eastbound at 1599 FM 1942, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

A Chevrolet Traverse was traveling northbound on Sralla while the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on FM 1942, according to Major Susan Cotter.

Another vehicle, driving in front of the motorcycle, turned right onto Sralla, but according to Cotter, the motorcycle went around that vehicle while the Traverse continued across the intersection. That's when the two collided.

The motorcyclist was confirmed dead at the scene.

Cotter said the driver of the Traverse had not been drinking. The crash will be presented to the district attorney's office to determine if charges will be filed.

Traffic around Barrett Elementary School was moving slow and being diverted to Bohemian Hall Road and Kennings, but according to Gonzalez, eastbound FM 1942 reopened by about 7:40 a.m.

No students were involved in the crash, the district said.

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