16-Year-Old Boy Killed in West Harris County Bicycle Accident on Greenhouse near Saums
Harris County, Texas (June 18, 2020) – A 16-year-old boy was killed early Thursday morning in a hit-and-run crash in west Harris County, according to deputies.
The deadly accident occurred just before 3:00 a.m. on Greenhouse north of Saums.
Deputies said two teenagers were riding their bicycles along the dark roadway when one of them was rear-ended by a green-colored car.
The car fled the scene after the accident.
The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.
The deputies are looking for the green car.
An investigation is underway. Anyone with any information is asked to please call @CrimeStopHOU 713-222-TIPS
We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
With the surge in popularity of alternate transportation to save on fuel costs, bicycling has emerged as a new form of mobility forced to compete with motorized traffic in dangerous situations. This has resulted in many more accidents between human-powered vehicles and powerful engine-driven machines, producing tragic injuries as well as countless fatalities.
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