One Killed in Houston Bicycle Accident on Westpark Tollway near Synott

Houston, Texas (October 4, 2021) – According to the police, one person was killed early Monday morning in a bicycle accident in Houston.

The deadly accident happened in the inbound lanes of Westpark Tollway, near Synott and the Eldridge exit.

Police said it’s unclear if the bicyclist was trying to cross the road when they were struck by a vehicle.

The bicyclist was killed in the crash. Their identity has not been released.

No other details were provided.

The police are investigating the crash.

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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