INGLESIDE, Texas — UPDATE
August 19
The Ingleside Police Department have identified the bicyclist who has killed in a collision on Tuesday. 58-year-old Robert Jackson was struck by an F-250 truck in the intersection of State Highway 361 and Avenue A. He was transported to Northshore Emergency Center in Portland where he later died from his injuries yesterday.
Police say it doesn't appear that Jackson has any relatives in the area, and that he was a resident at the Paladin RV Park.
August 18
Tuesday at 12:04 p.m. Ingleside Police received multiple 911 calls about a major accident near State Highway 361 and Avenue A. Police units, Tri County EMS and Ingleside Fire Department responded to the scene.
According to police a silver ford F-250 struck another person on a bicycle near the intersection. Police say the individual on the bike suffered major injuries and was transported to Northshore Emergency Center in Portland. The individual was later pronounced deceased.
DPS responded to the scene to assist with the investigation into the crash. Police say “the driver of the vehicle is cooperating with the investigation, and numerous witnesses have been identified and will be providing statements to assist with the investigation.”
The Ingleside Police Department is attempting to contact family of the deceased bicyclist and will release his identity after notifying the family.
