Motorcyclist killed in 2-vehicle crash near Plantersville

PLANTERSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) - One person was killed in a crash near Plantersville Thursday afternoon, according to the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office.

The Texas Department of public Safety (DPS) says around 4:05 p.m., a 2007 Lexus was traveling southbound on County Road 204 and a 2007 Suzuki motorcycle was traveling westbound on SH 105. The Lexus failed to yield the right of way and hit the motorcycle, according to DPS.

The 26-year-old motorcyclist, Peter Batiste, of Spring, was killed in the crash.

The driver of the Lexus was not injured. DPS did not say if they were going to issue any citations or charges and said they’re continuing to investigate.