Houston Crash: Bicyclist dies 2 days after suffering injuries from DWI driver
HOUSTON - The Houston Police Department is investigating a Fatal crash on 5900 Scottcrest Drive on Oct. 14.
Around 6:15pm, John Washington, 66, crashed into a 62-year-old man riding a bicycle, according to police.
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Washington was driving northbound on Scottcrest when he crossed Old Spanish Trail in his red Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.
Police say the bicyclist was riding Eastbound in the 3900 block of Old Spanish Trail, against a red light.
Witnesses told investigators that Washington's truck had a green light at the intersection. The driver struck the man and remained at the scene until authorities arrived.
Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and transported the male to Ben Taub General Hospital.
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Police say the man was pronounced dead by doctors at Ben Taub General Hospital on Oct 16.
The identity of the bicycle rider is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, according to officials.
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Police say Washington was evaluated and determined to be impaired and charged with driving while intoxicated. He is booked in the Harris County Jail
The investigation is still open, according to officials.