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Tamon Arence Willis, 18, killed in motorcycle collision with pickup allegedly driven by Eric Bryan Ellison, 35, on FM 1485 in Montgomery County, Texas

Modified Date: 
Sun, 12/03/2017 - 1:31pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, January 9, 2016

Motorcycle crash kills teen rider, triggers second accident in E. Montgomery County

Investigators say the teenage driver of a motorcycle was killed when he was struck by a driver in east Montgomery County.The teenage boy was riding around 5am on FM 1485 westbound at Roadway Drive when he was struck by a vehicle. He died in the middle of the road.Sheriff's deputies then say the driver of a Chevrolet pickup truck struck the boy's motorcycle, causing him to lose control, gliding up a ditch before crashing into a gas station fence.Deputies shut down the road, and ordered funeral directors to transport the teen's body to the Montgomery County Forensic Center for autopsy.DPS has yet to release the name of the victim. There is no word on the other drivers.

ARREST IN DEADLY EMC HIT & RUN

DPS has announced an arrest in the Saturday morning hit and run death of 18-year-old Tamon Arence Willis of New Caney. The suspect is identified as Eric Bryan Ellison 35, of Crosby.   He is charged with Failure to stop and render aid causing death ( Felony).

FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH DECLARED HIT AND RUN

Investigators say Tamon Arence Willis, 18, of New Caney, TX was traveling westbound on FM 1485 at approximately 5:07 a.m., when the driver of the Chevrolet Uplander disregarded the stop sign at the intersection of FM 1485 and Roadway Rd. The vehicles collided, and Willis died at the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet failed to stop and render aid, instead choosing to flee the area.

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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved: 
Tamon Arence Willis
Eric Bryan Ellison
Roadway: 
FM 1485
County: 
Montgomery County, TX
Area: 
Houston, TX

Comments

Submitted by les on Sun, 01/10/2016 - 11:33am
What color was the uplander? My neighbor was cleaning a damaged front side of his uplander

Submitted by Ingrid on Sun, 01/10/2016 - 12:52pm
Hi Les, From the photo provided in the police reporter article, the Uplander appears to be white or light colored. Ingrid, Accident Data Center

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 3:46am
Why is the other driver that actually killed the motorcyclist not mentioned?

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