CONVERSE, Texas — A motorcyclist was severely injured after a driver crashed into his bike causing him to lose control on the east side of town.
It happened just after 11 p.m. on I-10 East near Loop 1604 late Wednesday night.
A witness at the scene told police the driver of that car hit the motorcyclist, which caused him to lay the bike over and suffer serious injuries. He was taken to University Hospital in critical condition.
SAPD said multiple vehicles stopped to render aid and also give statements to police.
Police say they have detained the man who was driving the car on suspicion of DWI, but no word on if whether he was charged.
This is a developing story.
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