Bicyclist Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Sunset Boulevard in Houston

Woman Killed in Houston Bicycle Accident on Sunset Boulevard at 6000 Main Street

Houston, Texas (April 28, 2018) – A woman was struck and killed by a dump truck Tuesday morning in Houston, according to Houston Police Department report.
The incident occurred at around 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, April 24 in the 6000 block of Main Street near Sunset Boulevard.
According to the Houston Police Department report, the dump truck was turning right off to Sunset to go Southbound on Main Street when the woman entered into the intersection from a sidewalk and was hit by the right back tire of the truck.
Both the driver of the dump truck and the bicyclist had a green light at the time of the incident.
The woman, who has not been identified, was killed in the crash.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
If you have lost a loved one in an auto accident or as a result of another person’s wrongful conduct, contact Joel A. Gordon & Associates at 281-943-5555 for a free consultation. Our offices are conveniently located throughout Houston and Harris County. We also conduct regular travels in the region to meet with clients.
The information for this blog post was obtained from public media and is for informational purposes.  No attorney-client relationship is established unless the law firm is formally retained. We understand this is a difficult time for the family of those affected by a tragic accident, and we offer our sincere sympathies.  While the thought of hiring a law firm may not feel appropriate at this time, as a public service we like to advise that in some cases it may be important to immediately begin securing evidence (such as photos of skid marks and property damage) and witness statements before it’s too late.