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Bicyclist dead when struck by pickup truck after making an unsafe turn on the FM 1960 bridge near East Lake Houston Parkway in Huffman, Texas

Modified Date: 
Sun, 12/03/2017 - 11:40am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, January 30, 2016

Police: Cyclist struck, killed after making unsafe turn

HUFFMAN, Texas – One man is dead after he was struck while making a turn on a bridge early Saturday morning in Huffman. Police say a man on a bike was traveling east on the FM 1960 bridge near East Lake Houston Parkway early Saturday morning when he made an unsafe turn across several lanes of traffic. The driver of a pickup truck struck the man from behind. The man died at the scene. Police say the driver of the pickup truck will not face charges.
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Type: Bicycle Accident
Roadway: 
FM 1960 bridge near East Lake Houston Parkway
City: 
Huffman, TX
County: 
Harris County, TX
Area: 
Houston, TX

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