Motorcyclist hurt in fiery crash on I-10

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A motorcyclist crashed and his bike burst into flames Wednesday night.

Police say they were told a large of group of motorcycle riders left the Galleria area and planned to ride the entire Loop on I-610.

The rider reportedly lost control on the US-59 ramp from I-10 east.

Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the motorcycle fire on the ramp.

The rider was taken to the hospital, but he's expected to survive. No one else was hurt.