A male bicyclist died after being struck by an intoxicated pickup driver early Monday in northwest Houston.
As per the initial information, the fatal bicycle crash took place at the 2800 of West Little York Road, close to Mayor Sylvester Turner Park. The preliminary reports indicated that a man was riding his bicycle at around 2:30 a.m. with lights on the far right lane near a curb. At that point of time, a white Toyota pickup truck was traveling at a high rate of speed on West Little York Road.
That was when the truck struck the bicyclist, veered off the road, and slammed into a pole nearby an apartment complex. The man on the bicycle succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The driver of the truck, believed to be in his 20s, and a female passenger were both taken to the hospital in stable condition. Both occupants allegedly displayed signs of intoxication. Police say the driver will face intoxication manslaughter charges. No other details are available.
The incident remains under review.
November 30, 2021
Source: click2houston.com
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