HOUSTON - A motorcyclist died after crashing into a backhoe that police suspect was stolen. Police say the person driving the backhoe then fled the scene.

Deadly motorcycle crash

What we know:

The crash occurred around 1:15 a.m. in the southbound lanes of SH 249, near Greens Road.

Police say the motorcycle rider struck the back of a backhoe that they believe was stolen from a construction site.

The backhoe continued into a ditch, where the driver abandoned it, police say.

The motorcyclist died in the crash.

Police are investigating the incident as a failure to stop and render aid case.

What we don't know:

The motorcyclist has not been identified. There is no description of the person police believe was driving the backhoe.

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