One Killed in Houston Bicycle Crash on Northwest Freeway (US 290)

Houston, Texas (November 18, 2020) – One person was killed in a bicycle accident early this month in Houston, according to police.

The deadly accident happened around 5:05 a.m., November 9, in the 14000 block of Northwest Freeway (U.S. Highway 290) service road.

Police said a man was riding a bicycle when he exited the driveway of a business along the northbound service road and entered the service road where he was struck by a red Buick Park Avenue.

The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

The Buick driver, a 31-year-old man, remained at the scene after the accident.

The police are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

With the surge in popularity of alternate transportation to save on fuel costs, bicycling has emerged as a new form of mobility forced to compete with motorized traffic in dangerous situations. This has resulted in many more accidents between human-powered vehicles and powerful engine-driven machines, producing tragic injuries as well as countless fatalities.

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If you have lost someone in a bicycle accident, you should consult with our attorneys who have a history of success in wrongful death claims. To speak with a wrongful death attorney, please  Click to call: 281-943-5555.