Steven Cannon Killed in Fort Worth Bicycle Crash on Dottie Lynn Parkway

Fort Worth, Texas (August 29, 2020) – One person was killed, and an off-duty Arlington police officer was injured in a bicycle crash Friday morning in Fort Worth, according to police.

The deadly accident happened around 6:30 a.m., on the bridge of Dottie Lynn Parkway over West Division Street.

Police said four cyclists, including the officer, were riding on the bridge when they were struck by a car from behind.

One of the cyclists, 57-year-old Steven Cannon of Arlington, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The officer, detective Alan Branch, was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. He is an 11-year veteran of the Arlington police department and currently works as a detective in the crimes against children unit.

The other two cyclists sustained minor scrapes and bruises.

The car driver stayed at the scene after the crash.

Officers said alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

The police are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Steven Cannon.

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 or have lost someone in a bicycle accident, you should consult with our attorneys who have a history of success in wrongful death and personal injury claims. To speak with a wrongful death attorney, please  Click to call: 281-943-5555.