2 Killed In Pickup, Golf Cart Crash Near Houston

HOCKLEY, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Authorities in southeastern Texas say two people were killed a collision between a pickup truck and a golf cart.

The Harris County Sheriff's Department said the collision happened around 8:15 p.m. Monday in Hockley, about 34 miles northwest of Houston.

deadly crash between pickup and golf cart in Hockley, Texas (courtesy: KTRK-TV)

Harris County sheriff's deputies say a northbound pickup truck struck the golf cart, which was also northbound.

Deputies said the driver of the golf cart failed to yield the right of way from a private driveway.

Deputies said two men aged between 20 and 30 who were in the golf cart were both killed.

They were reportedly members of a church group who were visiting a home.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tweeted, "Driver of a truck struck a golf cart occupied by two adults (20s-30s). Both occupants of the golf cart were confirmed deceased. Told the deceased were visiting a home & part of some type of church group. Sad."

Authorities said the driver of the truck remained at the scene following the collision and is cooperating with the investigation.

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.