Tuesday, August 26

Bicyclist fatally struck by pickup truck on Watonga

HOUSTON, TX – A bicyclist was fatally struck by a pickup truck in the northbound lanes of Watonga Boulevard Tuesday morning.

The collision occurred around 10:15 a.m. in front of the Bend @ Oak Forest apartments in the 4000 block of Watonga. According to Houston police, a GMC pickup truck was exiting the apartment complex when the bicyclist collided with the vehicle.

The cyclist, described as a man possibly in his 60s, was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Police confirmed the driver of the pickup truck was not intoxicated.

If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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