When riding your bicycle along Houston streets. It is imperative that you as the cyclist obey Houston municipal traffic laws. Additionally, you should always wear reflective clothing and ensure that your bicycle has the proper lights attached to it. As a cyclist you was must remember that if you are involved in a bicycle wreck or car crash that you have no cushion or room for error. It is very likely that if you are involved in a bicycle accident in the city of Houston that it can produce very fatal results for yourself.

The Houston Police Department says an officer was involved in a fatal accident with a bicyclist on the southeast side of Houston on April 23, 2015 approximately at 4:20 AM. The accident happened on MLK Jr Boulevard near Reed road. A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities said the Houston Police Department patrol car was heading westbound when the cyclist went through a red light imported from the officer in the middle the intersection.

The officer swerved to try and avoid the biker, but it was too late. He struck the bike and then crash into fence. The officer suffered some minor cuts was not taken to the hospital, Houston police said.

A witness to the crash, said he also had a green light.

If you are your loved one has been involved in a serious Houston bicycle accident feel free to call the Houston bicycle accident lawyer, RJ Alexander Law PLLC, at 832-458-1756 to schedule a free initial consultation. I care about the Houston bicycle community and handle cases where drivers negligently or intentionally harm bicyclists.