Houston, TX Woman Killed in Bicycle Crash on John Ralston Rd

Houston, TX (July 13, 2020) – At approximately 6 p.m., on July 11, authorities were called to the site of a crash on John Ralston Road.

Reports from authorities show that a speeding vehicle was traveling through the 8200 block of John Ralston Road when the driver lost control of their vehicle and crashed into the rear-end of a bicyclist, who was feeding stray dogs along the road.

The impact of the collision resulted in the woman being ejected from her bicycle. The woman suffered fatal injuries and was declared deceased at the scene. At this time, the incident remains under investigation with the Harris County District Attorney's Office’s Vehicular Crimes Division.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Fatal Bicycle Accidents in Texas

Every day, more than 10 people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents here in Texas. Several victims who lose their lives in these collisions are on bicycles traveling along roadways. Many victims suffer fatal injuries in collisions as a result of the negligent or reckless actions of others. In some cases, surviving relatives can contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas to protect their legal rights.

Rasansky Law Firm's bicycle accident attorneys in Texas have over 25-years of experience fighting to protect the legal rights of families across our state. Our team works diligently to ensure families hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions so they can move forward in the best way possible. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to see how we can help you.

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Disclaimer: As a member of the Dallas community, Rasansky Law Firm’s goal is to improve the safety of all residents in the great state of Texas. While we are extremely saddened by the accidents we report on, we hope that through knowledge of these accidents, individuals will exercise caution in order to avoid similar accidents in the future. These reports are not solicitations for business and the information included herein should not be taken as medical or legal advice. We hope for the quickest recovery for those involved in these accidents.