Texas

Carlos Mejia Killed in Accident at I-69 and Orange Grove Dr in Harris County, TX

Published on: February 15, 2022

Date of Accident
October 7, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Carlos Mejia
Type of Accident
Auto-Pedestrian
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

Orange Grove Drive, Houston, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian at I-69 and Orange Grove Dr in Harris County, TX on October 7th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 11:27 p.m. According to investigators, 58-year-old Carlos Mejia was attempting to cross the main lanes of the freeway with a bicycle headed west to east when he was struck by a Toyota Corolla operated by a 17-year-old male. After the collision, an approaching Bentley also struck Mejia and he suffered fatal injuries at the scene. Investigators believe Mejia may have been intoxicated at the time of the collision.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Toyota Corolla, Bentley Continental
Road/Highway
I-69 and Orange Grove Dr
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Toyota Corolla collided with a pedestrian crossing with a bicycle before he was also stuck by a Bentley Continental

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