Orange area bicyclist killed after being struck by 2 vehicles

Published 10:19 am Tuesday, March 29, 2022

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MAURICEVILLE — A 62-year-old Orange-area bicyclist is dead after he was struck by two vehicles Monday night, authorities said.

Earl Lee Gregg, 62, was traveling eastbound on Highway 12 east of Mauriceville at approximately 9:16 p.m. when the crash took place.

Texas Department of Public Safety Lt. Chuck Havard said the bicyclist did not have any lights or reflectors on his bike while traveling. A motorist behind him struck him with the front of the vehicle.

A second vehicle also struck Gregg, who was pronounced dead at the scene, Havard said.

The vehicles involved in the crash stayed at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.