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Katy Freeway reopens after deadly crash involving motorcycle

The crash near Silber had rush hour traffic backed up for about four miles.

HOUSTON — A fatal crash blocked all lanes on the Katy Freeway heading inbound for much of the morning on Thursday, according to Houston police.

A 48-year-old man on a motorcycle was killed when he crashed into the back of an F-250 Ford truck.

Police said the victim was speeding on his Harley Davidson motorcycle before the crash. His name hasn't been released.

The 42-year-old man driving the pickup wasn't hurt. 

It happened just before 5:35 a.m. near Silber Road. The freeway reopened just before 11 a.m.

The crash had traffic backed up for about four miles.

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