51-Year-Old Man Killed in Houston Bicycle Accident on Westpark Drive at Hillcroft
Houston, Texas – A 51-year-old man was killed Tuesday morning in a bicycle accident in Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
The deadly accident happened around 6:10 a.m., May 7, in the 7700 block of Westpark Drive at the intersection of Hillcroft.
Police said a green Mercedes CLS550 was traveling eastbound and as the driver crossed the intersection, it struck the man who was riding a bicycle across Hillcroft.
Preliminary investigation and witness statements indicate the driver of the Mercedes had a green light and the cyclist attempted to cross the roadway against the light.
The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.
The Mercedes driver remained at the scene, did not show signs of intoxication, and was questioned and released.
The police are investigating the crash.
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