Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Conroe
A motorcyclist died after he struck a tractor trailer Sunday afternoon. The passenger was taken to Conroe Regional Medical Center.
CONROE, TX — Conroe police say a man was killed when his motorcycle struck a tractor-trailer in Conroe Sunday afternoon.
Leathon Kent Baxley was killed in the crash, authorities said. The exact cause of death will be determined by an autopsy. A woman riding on the back of the motorcycle was injured and taken by ambulance to Conroe Regional Medical Center.
The crash occurred at the intersection of N. FM 3083 East and FM 1484 at 3:50 p.m. Sunday.
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According to police, the tractor-trailer was driving through the intersection after the light changed to green when Baxley struck the trailer from behind.
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