Zander Orteja Thomas, 4, killed, and man critical after motorcycle slams into SUV on FM 1960 at Moonshine Hill in Humble, Texas

Modified Date: 
Sun, 12/03/2017 - 2:13pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, October 26, 2015

Child and motorcycle rider injured in serious wreck in Humble(link is external)

A Ford Expedition was struck on the passenger side by a motorcycle. Witnesses at the scene say the motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed. Sgt. Mike Harvey with the Harris County Sheriff's Office says witnesses say the motorcyclist was sent flying into the family's SUV, and his helmet struck the five-year-old. The little boy was in the rear seat in a child safety seat. Witnesses reportedly removed the boy's seat from the SUV, while he was still strapped in. The boy was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, and then transferred to Memorial Hermann Hospital by Life Flight. The motorcyclist was also taken to Memorial Hermann by Life Flight. Both are listed in critical condition.

Boy dies after crash at dangerous Humble intersection(link is external)

Cars sped right by a memorial dedicated to a life lost in a car accident in the past. One Source Security and Sound is a family-run business located at that intersection for the last 30 years. Several employees from One Source Security and Sound rushed out when they heard the crushing sound of another accident Monday. “I heard a noise, I came outside. HUMBLE – At the stretch of road on FM 1960 near Moonshine Hill Loop Road, three people have died since 2011 in car accidents, according to a federal database. All accidents are documented and that data is sent to TxDOT. A spokesperson said they are always looking for ways to make roads safer.

Mom of 4-year-old killed in crash: 'He was my life'(link is external)

Supkow said as she choked up.A motorcyclist slammed right into the family's SUV."I felt the truck spin. Zander was put on life support in ICU."No activity. I just wanted to hold him but no one would let me hold him," Supkow said.Police say the motorcyclist was thrown from the bike and into the family's truck. I just sat there and held his hand," Supkow said.Supkow held her son's hand until he died Tuesday evening, just days before his favorite holiday, Halloween."He was going to be the red ranger," Supkow said.These hurting parents say Zander is now their little angel."He was my life. Everyone was OK except little Zander."I got up and I saw him there.

Child Killed In Crash Between SUV and Motorcycle(link is external)

Apparently, this same stretch of road is no stranger to tragedy. The dangerous intersection has been the site of many vehicle accidents and at least 3 deaths since 2011, according to a federal database.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Zander Orteja Thomas
Sam Supkow
City: 
Humble, TX

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