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.
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."
Update on major crash intersection of Kermier Rd/FM 2920: 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. #HouNews
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) January 1, 2019
Authorities said the driver of the truck remained at the scene following the collision and is cooperating with the investigation.