A motorcyclist was killed Friday night in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

The crash occurred around 7:51 p.m. in the 5040 block of Richmond Avenue, police said.

Harris County Constable Precinct 5 is handling the investigation.

Police did not provide details on what caused the motorcycle crash.

KHOU reported the motorcyclist crashed near the Westpark Tollway after falling more than 60 feet from a ramp near the West Loop. 

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