Houston Police are mourning the loss of one of their own after a deadly crash Wednesday. Officials say Senior Police Officer Alex Roberts was on his motorcycle escorting traffic when another vehicle hit him around 4:20pm Wednesday afternoon.
Roberts joined the force in 2010 and worked in the traffic enforcement division’s solo motorcycle detail. Chief J. Noe Diaz Jr. praised him as an officer who served with honor and said his death is a heartbreaking loss for both the department and the community. HPD says the crash is under investigation. The department is asking for prayers for Robert's family and fellow officers.