Driver ran away after deadly crash with bicyclist in east Houston: police
The Houston Police Department investigates a deadly crash on South Cesar Chavez.
HOUSTON - A driver ran away after a deadly crash with a bicyclist in east Houston, police say.
The crash occurred around 2:15 a.m. Monday in the 300 block of South Cesar Chavez.
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Police say a bike was struck from behind by a white Nissan Altima. The bicyclist died at the scene.
According to police, the driver of the white Nissan Altima drove forward a bit and then pulled into a parking lot. Witnesses told police the driver then took off running.
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Police are searching for the driver. The investigation is ongoing.