Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Crashes After Flipping Off Woman In Fit Of Road Rage
A motorcyclist who crashed after he became angry and flipped off a woman in traffic is in critical condition, according to police.
CYPRESS, TX — A motorcyclist who became angry at a woman, crashed his bike while giving her the bird as he sped past her, police said. The crash happened at about 8:20 p.m. Sunday on North Eldridge Parkway near Mills Lane.
The woman, who was driving a Chevy Suburban with her child inside, said she was turning onto Eldridge Parkway, and heard a motorcycle behind her.
The woman told police the motorcyclist passed her on the right-hand side of the road and flipped her the bird.
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The motorcyclist pulled in front of her and flipped her off once more, and then lost control and crashed, police said.
The man was thrown from his motorcycle and hit his head on a concrete curb, and knocked unconscious. He was flown by Life Flight to an area hospital and is in critical condition, police said.
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The woman, who was not charged, stayed at the scene and was interviewed by police.
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