62-Year-Old Man Killed in Hurst Bicycle Accident on E. Hurst Boulevard (Highway 10)

Hurst, Texas (April 9, 2020) – A 62-year-old man was killed Tuesday night in a hit-and-run bicycle accident in Hurst, according to police.

The deadly accident took place on Tuesday, April 7, in the 2100 block of E. Hurst Boulevard (Highway 10).

Police said the man was riding a bicycle when he was struck by a vehicle.

The bicyclist was rushed to Texas Health HEB, where he later died. His name has not been released.

Hurst police are looking for the involved driver, who fled the scene without rendering aid.

The involved vehicle was described as a black or dark-colored older model SUV (GMC Yukon or Tahoe) with damage to the front right fender, right front bumper, and the hood area.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with information about the suspect driver or the vehicle is asked to call Hurst Detective Kyle Truly at (817) 788-7179.

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 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.