Texas

Matthew Lawrence Peck Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident at FM 529 in Harris County, TX

Published on: February 3, 2022

Date of Accident
October 1, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Matthew Lawrence Peck
Type of Accident
Hit-and-Run
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

FM 529, Katy, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a bicyclist at FM 529 in Harris County, TX on October 1st, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 3:17 a.m. A Toyota Corolla operated by a 32-year-old Houston man was headed eastbound on FM 529. A bicycle operated by 59-year-old Matthew Lawrence Peck was also headed eastbound in an outside lane alongside a Chevrolet pickup truck. According to investigators, visibility in the area was poor and the bicycle veered from its lane, causing the Toyota to collide with the cyclist. Peck was ejected from the bicycle and struck by the Chevrolet truck, which fled the scene after the collision. Peck suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision. Later reports allege that Peck may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Toyota Corolla, Bicyclist, Chevrolet Pickup Truck
Road/Highway
FM 529
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Toyota Corolla collided with a Bicyclist who was also hit by a Chevrolet Pickup Truck that fled the scene

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