UPDATE
WOODWAY, Texas — The Waco Police Department have confirmed one person is dead following a fatal motorcycle crash on Saturday morning.
Highway 84 has reopened.
Around 11:06 a.m., officers responded to the scene of the crash in the 5700 block of Franklin Avenue.
Once on the scene, authorities said they learned that the motorcyclist was weaving in and out of traffic before losing control and striking a guardrail.
Authorities said the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other vehicles were involved.
Detectives are still working to identify the individual and will release a name after next of kin has been notified.
Officers responded to a fatal crash this morning at 11:06 a.m. regarding one motorcyclist.Full Release > https://t.co/xaclX3HySm pic.twitter.com/7cvw6bgG8x
— WacoPolice (@WacoPolice) August 19, 2023
ORIGINAL STORY
WOODWAY, Texas — As of 12 p.m. Saturday, Highway 84 eastbound past the Texas Central exit in Woodway has been closed due to a serious wreck, according to the Woodway Public Safety Department.
Officials said the wreck is around the Waco/Franklin split.
Authorities said they are diverting traffic to alternative exits, and drivers should avoid Highway 84 eastbound near the Highway 6 exit.
