Bicyclist hospitalized after hit and run in east Harris County

HOUSTON – A bicyclist was rushed to the hospital overnight Tuesday after authorities say a driver hit the cyclist in east Harris County and kept on driving.

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It happened shortly before 2:30 a.m. when deputy constables with Precinct 3 say an unidentified man was riding his bike on S Lake Houston Parkway when he was hit by a vehicle.

He was rushed to the hospital in serious condition by emergency officials.

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We’re told the roadway where the hit-and-run happened is poorly lit, so officers do not have a description of the vehicle involved.

No additional information has been shared, as of this writing, but an investigation remains underway.