One Killed in Sunnyside Bicycle Accident on Reed Road

Sunnyside, Texas (December 2, 2020) – A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Wednesday morning in Sunnyside, according to police.

The fatal crash happened in the 5400 block of Reed Road.

Police said the bicyclist was rear-ended by a vehicle on the roadway.

The impact threw the bicyclist across the vehicle, and they were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity has not been released.

The driver left the scene, but he called a family member to tell them that he might have hit someone. He then returned to the scene and was taken into custody.

Charges against him are pending.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

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.