Manuel Edwards dies in fatal Harris County bike crash
Fatal Harris County bike crash death of Manuel Edwards – Obituary
Manuel Edwards, a 55-year-old off-duty sergeant with the Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office, died after being struck by a U-Haul truck while cycling in Katy, Texas, on Tuesday morning. The collision occurred around 8:12 a.m. on Gaston Road near Katy Flewellen.
Authorities report that Edwards was heading north on Gaston Road when a U-Haul truck driven by 63-year-old Earlie Gibbs hit him. Edwards was airlifted to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Investigators later charged Gibbs with failure to stop and render aid and intoxication manslaughter.
Sgt. Edwards had previously served with Precinct 5 and was known for his work in the toll road division and DUI enforcement unit. He received public attention in 2016 when he helped save a choking baby during a traffic stop, forming a lasting bond with the child’s family.
His death marks a tragic loss for law enforcement and the local community.
