[09-26-2021] Waller County, TX – 6 Cyclists Injured From A Motor Crash Outside Of Houston

Six cyclists were injured just outside of Houston, Texas, on Saturday Morning (September 26).

The collision between a pickup truck and bicyclists occurred in the Waller area. Chase F., an eyewitness, claims that while riding with the group of bikers, the vehicle tried to harass them by “rolling coal.”

Ferrell states the truck’s driver smoked him with black smoke. He claimed the car attempted to do the same thing to a bigger group of cyclists, but instead sped up and collided with them.

Six riders were wounded, four of them were hospitalized and due to the severity of their injuries, two of the cyclists had to be evacuated to local hospitals.

The driver, who was later identified as a teenager, was not detained. No charges have yet been brought in connection with the accident.

Bicycle Car Collision Statistics

Knowing the bicycle car accident statistics helps bicyclists and drivers understand the dangers inherent in their sharing of our roadways. Unfortunately, bicyclists are killed and injured in motor vehicle crashes every year. The risks are higher during certain peak hours of the day and for certain age groups.

In 2019, 49,000 bicyclists were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes in the U.S., which was a 4.3% increase from 47,000 in 2018. From 2010 to 2016, there were 16,807 crashes in Texas involving bicycles, resulting in 9,769 injuries, 5,646 possible injuries and 362 fatalities. Over one-quarter (11 percent) of cyclists involved in crashes are younger than 15; another 13 percent are between 16 and 25.

Waller County Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Bicycle Car Collision

If you have been injured in a bicycle car accident, call Arash Law at (888)398-4017 anytime, day or night, for a free consultation with one of our experienced and skilled bicycle accident attorneys. You may also contact one of our professional accident attorneys by visiting our website and use the chat feature.