One Seriously Injured in Blue Mound Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident on Glenn Drive

Blue Mound, Texas (March 2, 2020) – A cyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident early Sunday morning in Blue Mound, according to the police.

The accident was reported around 1:00 a.m. March 1, in the 1700 block of Glenn Drive.

Police said they received a call about a bicyclist who had been hit by a car that had fled the scene. They responded and found the bicyclist with major injuries to his head and chest. The victim was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital for treatment.

The suspect was later located at a Fort Worth home and was arrested. They were charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and tampering with evidence.

A passenger in the car was also located and arrested. They were charged with failure to report a felony and tampering with evidence.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

We wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

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 been injured in a bicycle accident, you should consult with attorneys who have a history of success in personal injury claims. To speak with an attorney, please  Click to call: 281-943-5555.