UPDATE (November 5, 2024): Sources have identified the person killed in this accident as Wallace Orebo Junior. The exact cause and circumstances of Mr. Orebo’s accident are still under investigation.
Houston, TX — November 1, 2024, a 64-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash followed by a hit-and-run on the East Freeway in Houston.
Authorities say the accident happened around 12:45 a.m. in the area of 6500 East Freeway (I-10). Preliminary investigation suggests the victim was riding a Honda motorcycle west in the area when he somehow struck the back of a Toyota RAV4 that was being towed by another RAV4.
The victim was ejected in the collision and was lying in the roadway when he was fatally hit by a passing vehicle that left the scene without stopping. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing. No further information is currently available.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
This incident is clearly more complex than a more typical accident, as a major collision with ejection was followed by a hit-and-run. Given that complexity, there are many questions investigators need to answer. Here are some that come to mind: How fast was the motorcycle traveling? Where did the rider come from before the crash? Was his headlamp on? Why exactly did he make contact with the Toyotas? Did that driver cut him off? How fast were they traveling? Did anyone see the hit-and-run vehicle? What is nighttime lighting like in that area? Are there a lot of accidents there? If so, does anyone know why? Did the victim survive after the first collision?
A comprehensive investigation must find every detail and consider every possibility—not just to figure out the timeline of events, but also to ensure that everyone who should be is held accountable. First and foremost would likely be the hit-and-run driver; whatever else investigators find, that person should answer for fleeing a fatal accident scene. There could be other parties to shine a light on, too, like Honda if the motorcycle malfunctioned or a local bar if impairment was a factor.
I’m not claiming to know something police don’t; I just know from long experience in my field that every detail counts. Unfortunately, many police investigations fall far short of putting every piece in the puzzle. If the victim’s loved ones are unsatisfied with the answers they get, maybe someone will need to look again in case anything slipped through the cracks.
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