Harris County – Hit-and-Run Driver Struck a Bicyclist on North Freeway
Posted on Monday, June 10th, 2019 at 6:29 am
Harris County law enforcement officials have released the name of the bicycle rider who died in a fatal collision on North Freeway exit ramp near Airtex Drive, Thursday morning.
Just before 6:00 a.m., local troopers were dispatched on North Freeway near Greens Road to assist in a crash. According to initial reports, a bicycle was traveling along the highway when it was struck by a vehicle as it attempted to go down the exit ramp. The impact threw the cyclist off the bike, leaving him severely injured. He was pronounced dead by emergency crews who responded to the scene.
The driver of the involved vehicle did not stop to render aid to the victim. He fled the scene and his whereabouts have not been determined as of this writing.
Anyone who has information about the identification of the driver is encouraged to get in contact with local investigators.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you the strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the Harris County Police will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
In the United States, Texas is one of the leading states in the number of traffic collisions involving fatalities. In fact, in 2015 alone, the state recorded more than 1,300 deaths caused by reckless drivers. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
If you have been involved in a car accident with a hit-and-run or reckless driver, the first thing you need to do is call the police. Once the investigation is completed, you can file a lawsuit against the suspected driver. A successful case could help you cover your medical expenses and compensate for your emotional and physical suffering. Speak with your personal injury lawyer to know more about your rights to fair compensation.
