Motorcyclist killed in crash with 18-wheeler on East Freeway
The crash occurred around 6:20 p.m. on Oct. 11 in the 14300 block of the East Freeway feeder road. (KPRC)
A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with an 18-wheeler on the East Freeway feeder road, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident took place around 6:20 p.m. on Oct. 11, near Beltway 8.
Authorities reported that 53-year-old Vasiliy Daranutsa was operating a Freightliner truck tractor towing a semi-trailer eastbound when he attempted to turn right onto Redmond Street. At that moment, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, driven by 31-year-old Angelo Mendez, struck the semi-trailer.
Mendez sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Daranutsa remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division is handling the ongoing investigation.
Authorities reported that the feeder road was closed for several hours while the scene was processed.