Man Killed in Houston Bicycle Accident on Westheimer Road near Fondren

Houston, Texas (January 6, 2021) – A bicyclist was killed Tuesday night in a hit-and-run crash in west Houston, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 7:50 p.m., January 5, on Westheimer Road near Fondren.

Police said a man was riding a bicycle when he was struck by a black SUV.

The SUV fled the scene heading eastbound on Westheimer Road after the crash.

The bicyclist was taken to the hospital, where he later died. His name has not been released.

No further details regarding the crash were provided.

The police are looking for the suspect. 

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with any information about the accident is asked to call the police.

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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