Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 1300 Wayside Drive about 2:05 p.m. on Thursday (October 17).
The identity of the deceased male, 70, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant L. Le and Officer T. Syed reported:
A male bicyclist was traveling southbound on the sidewalk near the above address and crossed the street in a crosswalk when he was struck by a white International 7500 cement truck making a right turn from Wayside onto Navigation Boulevard.
Houston Fire Department paramedics transported the male to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The cement truck driver, who remained at the scene, was determined not to be impaired and was questioned and released.
The investigation is continuing.
VHS/ECR 10-18-24
Inc. #146052724-B
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