A high-speed motorcycle crash kills one, injures another

Participants in the Rolling Thunder annual motorcycle rally ride past Arlington Memorial Bridge during the parade ahead of Memorial Day in Washington, Sunday, May 24, 2015. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Authorities say a motorcycle traveling more than 100-mph crashed early this morning in east Houston.

Videos by Rare

RELATED: Crashing through a barrier and falling into the bayou below, a motorcyclist body was discovered in southwest Houston Friday

The motorcycle reportedly hit a guardrail at 4:30 a.m. on Federal Road near Greens Bayou Street, with the impact catapulting the driver and a passenger end over end.

Police say the female passenger became thrown into a drainage ditch waist-deep with water, and they believe she did not wear her seatbelt or any protective gear, ultimately perishing at the scene.

The male driver reportedly received a transport to an area hospital with major injuries, reports showing his leg may need to be amputated.

RELATED: The parents of 5 children were killed in a motorcycle crash, and, now, the family wants answers

The driver reportedly wore a helmet, which authorities say likely saved his life.

Meanwhile, he may be facing criminal charges related to the high-speed crash; however, investigators say it is currently unknown currently if drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.

This is a developing story.

What do you think?

Another power outage triggered by a car wreck put parts of Sugar Land in the dark

Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley got naked on Instagram to celebrate 10 years of marriage