[12-23-2021] Harris County, TX – One Person Killed in Bicycle Accident in Galena Park

A two-vehicle accident in Galena Park killed one person on Thursday night, December 23, 2021.

According to preliminary reports, the fatal bicycle accident occurred around 6:37 p.m. in the 2000 block of Clinton Drive.

According to initial reports, a bicyclist was struck by a car for unknown reasons. Officials pronounced the bicyclist dead on the scene.

It’s unclear whether it was a hit-and-run at this time. At this time, the events leading up to the accident are unknown.

Once the deceased’s next of kin has been notified, the deceased’s identity will be revealed. There are no other details available.

The incident is still being investigated.

Fatal Bicycle Accident Statistics

Bicycle accidents in Texas happen far more often than many people might realize. There were 16,807 bicycle accidents in Texas between 2010 and 2016, resulting in 9,769 injuries, 5,646 potential injuries, and 362 deaths.

In 2019, 66 bicyclists were killed in Texas when they were struck by vehicles.

The numbers in Harris County are even more shocking. Cyclists were involved in a total of 20 county-wide fatalities in 2019. Harris County, which includes Houston, accounted for 30.3% of all cycling-related deaths in the state.

Despite the best intentions of many cyclists, accidents continue to occur. When they do, injured bicyclists need to take certain steps to ensure negligent drivers do not violate their rights. As a result, you must contact an attorney immediately if you’ve been hit by a car while riding your bike.

Harris County Bicycle Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Bicycle Crash

If a driver’s negligence resulted in a bicycle accident that injured you or a loved one in Texas, your legal options may appear straightforward. Under Texas’ at-fault insurance system, the driver who hit you is responsible for your accident costs.

However, many bicycle accident claims turn out to be complicated legal cases. It’s not uncommon for the driver who caused your accident to deny responsibility. They may even try to blame you for their behavior if they can find it in their hearts. It gets worse: their insurance company is likely to side with the plaintiffs’ attorney. Injuries sustained by cyclists are often severe, and the insurance company is financially motivated to pay you as little money as possible, so this is why.

Arash Law has a long history of assisting cyclists who have been injured in accidents to secure the compensation they are entitled to. We have a thorough understanding of the legal system in Texas because of our extensive experience.

In order to support your claim, we know where to look for evidence, whether it’s reviewing traffic camera footage of the accident, interviewing witnesses, or consulting with experts in the field of accident reconstruction.

Our Harris County bicycle accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are ready to take on your case and vigorously defend your rights. Contact our law firm at (888) 398-4017 to schedule a free case evaluation and learn more about how we can assist you.