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Houston police are investigating a deadly crash in east Houston.
The crash happened in the 100 block of the East Freeway around 7 p.m. on April 7.
According to police, the 64-year-old victim was traveling on the East Freeway exit ramp to the North Freeway in a silver Nissan Versa when he lost control and hit the retaining wall.
His car then flipped over and hit a green Ford F150.
Officials say the victim was tossed from his vehicle and transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the Ford F150 was not injured.
A motorcycle patrolman with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office was injured Monday in a crash on the western border between San Antonio and unincorporated Bexar County.
The deputy, who was not identified, was responsive and his injuries are not life threatening, said a BCSO spokesman.
The deputy was on duty when he crashed on Highway 151 near Loop 1604, police said.
“It is my understanding, based on an initial report, that he was pursuing somebody for a traffic stop,” police said.