Deadly motorcycle crash cleared after blocking Katy Fwy EB ramp to SH-99 southbound, HCSO says

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Deputies are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash at the Katy Freeway and SH-99 Monday morning.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the I-10 Katy Freeway eastbound ramp to SH-99 southbound was blocked, but it has since been cleared as of 7:44 a.m.

Gonzalez said the motorcyclist went over the SH-99 ramp and was pronounced dead.

The medical examiner's office is working to identify the victim as the investigation continues.

It's unclear at this time what may have caused the incident.