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Bicyclist hit, killed in crash involving intoxicated driver in north Harris County, sheriff's office says
By KTRK at ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
Investigators said the driver was impaired and failed to control his speed before hitting the bicycle, sending the cyclist to the hospital, where he later died.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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