Houston – Bicyclist Died in Fatal Vehicle Collision on Barker Cypress Road
Posted on Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 at 8:42 am
Houston law enforcement officials have yet to release ore information about a bicycle versus vehicle crash on Barker Cypress Road, north of Interstate 10, which resulted in the death of one person, early Monday morning.
The accident took place at around 5:30 a.m. on Barker Cypress near South Park View Drive. A bicycle was heading south on the road when it was struck by a pickup truck that was traveling in the same direction. When authorities arrived, they found a man wearing a work uniform, about 50 to 60 years old. A responding officer said the bicycle had a blinking light and was riding along the road that has no sidewalk. He added that the victim had the right of way.
Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene. He did show any sign of impairment, as per local investigators.
The crash remains under investigation.
With sincerest sympathies, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. We strongly believe that the Houston Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
Some of the deadliest counties for car accidents in Texas are Harris, Dallas, and Tarrant. Among the 620,000 reported fatalities and injuries in the state, more than 4,000 cases were caused by a driver traveling at an unsafe speed.
Meanwhile, operators who tested positive for some type of drug are responsible for more than 500 cases that resulted in injuries. Following a fatal accident, it is important to be familiar with the rights you are entitled to. If you or your loved one is a victim in an accident caused by inattentive actions of another driver or other entity, you may have the right to file for compensation. In times like this, you would need a professional who can provide you with all the support you need as you go through this difficult time.
