DPS confirms Washington County man killed in weekend crash

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - The driver of a mini motorbike was involved in a fatal crash on August 2 in Washington County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).

The Washington Volunteer Fire Department said in a social media post that it responded to a fatal crash on FM 1155 near Washington Bridge Road.

According to Sgt. Justin Ruiz with DPS, a 2016 GMC Terrain was traveling northbound on FM 1155 and struck the back of the mini motorbike, which caused the rider to hit the GMC’s windshield.

The bike operator has been identified as Derrick Harvey, 41, of Washington County. Harvey was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the GMC did not sustain any injuries.

According to Sgt. Ruiz, the bike did not have any reflectors on it, Harvey was not wearing a reflective vest, and the driver of the GMC did not see Harvey as they approached the bike.

The investigation is still ongoing.