A cyclist lost his life in a horrific accident after being struck by multiple vehicles on SH-288 in Houston, authorities confirmed. The fatal incident occurred yesterday night when the unnamed man attempted to dangerously navigate the northbound lanes of the freeway. FOX 26 Houston reports the first near-miss involved an 18-wheeler, which the cyclist narrowly avoided only to fall off his bike and be hit by at least three cars.

Emergency responders arriving around 9:35 pm found the situation dire and were unable to save the man, who was pronounced dead on the scene. Witnesses described the cyclist's attempt to cross from the east to the west side of the freeway, leading to the fatal chain of events. Investigators are working to put together the sequence that led up to the collision, and urge witnesses or anyone involved to contact the Vehicular Crimes Division at (713) 247-4072, as mentioned in a statement obtained by FOX 26 Houston.

The incident also resulted in minor injuries for two drivers involved, who were later sent to a local hospital. According to ABC13, all three drivers who struck the cyclist remained at the scene as police arrived, a factor likely to be critical to fully understanding the accident.

Amidst the unfolding investigation, police noted the presence of a pedestrian bridge nearby and expressed uncertainty as to why the individual chose to cross the main lanes of the freeway instead. "We're not sure why the man was crossing the mainlanes of the freeway," police said in a statement obtained by ABC13. This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers present when pedestrians and cyclists interface with high-speed vehicular traffic.