Driver in critical condition after fiery motorcycle crash on Beltway 8 near TC Jester Blvd.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Authorities are investigating a crash between a motorcycle and a pickup truck in north Houston that caused an early morning traffic delay.

It happened around 3 a.m. Monday on the eastbound lanes of Beltway 8 at TC Jester Blvd.

Two lanes opened up shortly after 5 a.m. as authorities continued their investigation.

The motorcycle was seen up in flames around 3 a.m. Investigators say the motorcyclist is in critical condition.

They're still working to find the cause of the crash.

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