Richard Wright ID’d as Horseback Rider Killed in Harris County Crash on U.S. 90 near Lord Road
Harris County, Texas (December 17, 2018) – The horseback rider who was struck and killed by a vehicle Sunday night in Harris County has been identified as Richard Wright, according to the police.
The deadly accident happened at about 8:00 p.m. December 16 in the 8400 block of U.S. 90 near Lord Road.
Police said Wright was riding on horseback when he tried to cross the highway and entered into the path of an oncoming pickup truck driven by a woman.
The truck failed to stop in time and struck Wright and the horse. The force of the impact ejected Wright from his horse.
Wright and the horse both died at the scene.  A child in the truck sustained minor injuries from shattered glass.
Officials said the road in that area of the highway is dim.
Eastbound Highway 90 was closed after the crash.
The police are investigating the crash.