The Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Monday, October 7, 2024 on Interstate Highway 10 east, near the 877-mile marker.
The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 9:25 p.m., a 2001 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling east and struck some debris in the roadway, which then caused it to strike the guardrail.
The rider of the motorcycle, identified as 44-year-old James Valdez of Vidor, was pronounced deceased on scene by Justice of the Peace Herschel Stagner.
This is an ongoing investigation, and no further information is available at this time. Condolences to the family.
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