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Motorcyclist Taurean Branford dies after striking cow on Highway 99 in Houston, Texas

Modified Date: 
Sun, 12/03/2017 - 2:24pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, October 11, 2015

Motorcyclist dies after hitting cow on highway

The driver was not hurt, but the cow died at the scene. Police say the man was riding his motorcycle on Highway 99 at FM 529 around 1:30 a.m. Police say the man was riding his motorcycle on Highway 99 at FM 529 when he struck a cow that walked onto the freeway HOUSTON -- A man died early Sunday morning after hitting a cow in the road while riding his motorcycle in west Harris County. Officials say the man died at the scene. Sunday when he struck a cow that walked onto the freeway.

Cow claims 1 life in Katy highway collision

A loose cow on the highway near Katy caused a fatal motorcycle collision and another car accident early Sunday morning. The cow remained standing on the highway following the motorcycle collision. The animal was killed when another driver hit it. The driver also hit the guard wires in the center of the highway but did not sustain injuries, Begley said. After striking the cow and being thrown from his motorcycle, the man died at the scene, said Harris County Deputy Paul Begley.

Off-duty HPD motorcyclist dies after hitting cow in road in NW Harris County

Deputies said Taurean Branford was riding a Yamaha motorcycle when he crashed into a cow that was in a moving lane of traffic. Branford was thrown from the bike and killed.

Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help

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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved: 
Taurean Branford
Roadway: 
Highway 99
City: 
Houston, TX
County: 
Harris County, TX
Area: 
Houston, TX

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