Bicyclist Killed After Pickup Strikes Him at East Colorado Boulevard and North Marsalis Avenue in Dallas

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DALLAS — A man riding a bicycle through the intersection of East Colorado Boulevard and North Marsalis Avenue died after a pickup truck struck him, Dallas police said, according to FOX 4.

Dallas police responded to the intersection at 9:12 p.m. and found that a pickup had hit the bicyclist, FOX 4 reported. Police said the man was riding his bike through the intersection when the pickup hit him. Dallas Fire-Rescue paramedics took him to a hospital, where he died shortly after arriving.

FOX 4's report was published at 6:02 a.m. Central on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, and a follow-up by Dallas Watch News, which relies on FOX 4's report, says the crash happened Wednesday night, Nov. 11. FOX 4's article does not itself name the day.

The pickup driver stopped at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police said. According to FOX 4, investigators do not expect to file criminal charges against the driver. Police have not released the bicyclist's name or age. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Questions after a serious crash? Call Dunk Law Firm at (888) 551-3865 for a free case review, 24/7.

Key Facts

  • Location: East Colorado Boulevard at North Marsalis Avenue, Oak Cliff, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
  • Date and time: Police responded at 9:12 p.m. Central (FOX 4); FOX 4 published Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6:02 a.m., and Dallas Watch News places the crash on Wednesday night, Nov. 11, 2026
  • People and vehicles: A man riding a bicycle through the intersection; a pickup truck (make, model and direction not reported)
  • Deaths: The bicyclist died at a hospital shortly after arriving
  • Injuries: No other injuries were reported in the sources reviewed
  • Investigating agency: Dallas Police Department; police said they do not expect to file criminal charges against the pickup driver, who stayed and is cooperating

Sources checked as of November 13, 2026, 7:33 a.m. CST. This line is not the article's publication date.

Timeline of Official Statements and Reporting

  • 9:12 p.m. Central (FOX 4 does not give the date; Dallas Watch News says Wednesday, Nov. 11): Dallas police respond to East Colorado Boulevard and North Marsalis Avenue; Dallas Fire-Rescue takes the bicyclist to a hospital, where he dies shortly after arriving.
  • Thu., Nov. 12, 6:02 a.m. Central: FOX 4 publishes the police account (reporting milestone).
  • Thu., Nov. 12, 11:38 a.m. Central: Dallas Watch News publishes a follow-up based on FOX 4's report (reporting milestone).

What Makes This Crash Different

This was a collision between a pickup truck and a person on a bicycle at a city intersection, at night. A bicyclist has none of the protection a vehicle cabin gives, which is why a crash like this can be fatal even when only one motor vehicle is involved.

Police have already said, as reported by FOX 4, that they do not expect to file criminal charges against the pickup driver. That is a statement about a criminal case only. It is not a finding about how the crash happened, and civil responsibility in Texas is decided under different rules and a different standard. The sources reviewed do not say which direction either was traveling, whether there was a signal or stop sign, or who had the right of way.

Questions Investigators May Examine

  • How the intersection is controlled (signal, stop signs or neither) and what the signal phase was at the time, if there is a signal.
  • Which direction the bicyclist and the pickup were traveling, and whether the pickup was turning or going straight.
  • What lighting, visibility and any bicycle lights or reflectors were present at about 9:12 p.m.
  • What the pickup's event data recorder, any dash camera and nearby business or traffic cameras show about speed and braking.

These are investigative questions, not allegations that any driver, agency or company caused the crash.

What Remains Unknown

  • The bicyclist's name and age; police have not released them.
  • The pickup driver's name, and the make and model of the pickup.
  • The direction each was traveling and how the intersection is controlled.
  • Why the crash happened; the sources reviewed describe no cause, and police said only that they do not expect criminal charges.
  • Whether the date was Wednesday, Nov. 11; FOX 4 gives only the 9:12 p.m. response time, and the Wednesday date comes from Dallas Watch News.

Evidence to Preserve

  • Request the crash report when it is available (see below) and keep the report or case number.
  • Find out where each vehicle is. Vehicles can be held as evidence. A person with legal authority can ask that a vehicle be preserved before it is repaired, salvaged or destroyed, while respecting any law-enforcement hold.
  • Ask about video early. Tell investigators or a lawyer about businesses, traffic cameras or doorbell cameras near East Colorado Boulevard and North Marsalis Avenue. Recordings can be overwritten. Do not enter restricted property to get them.
  • Keep the bicycle and any gear. If the bicycle, helmet, lights or a phone or bike computer come back to the family, keep them as they are; GPS or ride-tracking apps may hold route and speed data.
  • Keep original photos, texts and witness contact details without editing them. Access a deceased person's phone or accounts only with proper legal authority.
  • Keep financial, work and insurance records, including funeral costs, medical bills, pay stubs, policies and claim letters.

Our guide on evidence that can disappear after a vehicle collision explains why preservation can matter before an investigation ends. Avoid public accusations, and do not post private family documents.

How to get the crash report. Texas peace officer crash reports (CR-3) are sold through TxDOT's crash reports page and its CRIS purchase site. TxDOT lists $6 for a regular copy and $8 for a certified copy, plus a possible processing charge, and people outside the eligible categories receive a redacted copy. Officers generally have ten days to submit reports, which does not guarantee a report is available on day ten. Requests for scene photos, video or other investigation files go to the investigating agency (the Dallas Police Department), not TxDOT.

What Families Should Know

This is general information about Texas law, not advice about anyone's claim, and it does not assume anyone is at fault.

Who can bring a wrongful death claim in Texas? Under Civil Practice and Remedies Code §71.004, a wrongful death action is for the exclusive benefit of the surviving spouse, children and parents of the person who died, and one or more of them may bring it for all of them. If none of them files within three calendar months after the death, the executor or administrator must bring it unless all of them ask otherwise. That three-month rule is not the overall filing deadline.

What is the deadline? CPRC §16.003(b) generally requires a suit for injury resulting in death to be brought within two years after the cause of action accrues, and it says the claim accrues on the death of the injured person. Tolling and special rules can apply, so nothing here is a calculated deadline for any family. A person who was injured but survived has a separate personal-injury provision in §16.003(a).

How does fault work? Under CPRC Chapter 33, a claimant found more than 50 percent responsible cannot recover damages, and a lower percentage reduces damages by that share. In a death case, the fault of the person who died can count. Fault is decided on the evidence, and the sources we reviewed do not make a final finding.

Damages. Texas wrongful death damages are awarded in proportion to the injury under §71.010, which does not state a fixed dollar ceiling. That does not mean "no caps" in every situation: exemplary (punitive) damages, claims against government entities and health-care claims follow separate rules that need individual legal review.

A wrongful death lawyer can explain these rules without assuming anyone is responsible. Before signing an insurance release, understand which claims it settles and whether you have authority to sign it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does "no criminal charges expected" end the matter? No. FOX 4 reported that investigators do not expect to file criminal charges against the pickup driver. That concerns a criminal case only. A civil wrongful death claim is separate and is decided on its own evidence; nothing in the sources reviewed makes a finding about fault.

Has the bicyclist been identified? Not in the sources reviewed. FOX 4 reported that police had not released his identity or age.

How can a family get the crash report? Texas crash reports (CR-3) are sold through TxDOT's crash reports page and CRIS once the investigating agency submits them. See the crash report section above.

How Dunk Law Firm Can Help

A case review can help identify which records to request, what evidence may need preserving, which insurance policies to look at and who may have authority to act. It cannot establish fault or promise compensation before the facts are known.

Dunk Law Firm handles wrongful death, catastrophic injury and commercial vehicle cases. Our Houston office serves families in Dallas, Oak Cliff and North Texas and throughout Texas, and the firm also serves clients statewide in Tennessee, Missouri and Wisconsin, with offices in Memphis, St. Louis and Milwaukee. Dunk Law Firm does not contact families after a crash; if you have questions, reach out when you are ready.

For a free case review, call (888) 551-3865 or visit Dunk Law Firm. Help is available 24/7, with no upfront attorney fees. Ask about the written fee agreement and case expenses.

You do not need to have every document ready to ask an initial question.

Sources

Sources checked November 13, 2026, 7:33 a.m. CST.

  1. FOX 4: Bicyclist dies after being hit by pickup truck at Dallas intersection — published Nov. 12, 2026, 6:02 a.m. Central (datePublished metadata 2026-11-12T06:02:26-06:00); cites Dallas police
  2. Dallas Watch News: Bicyclist dies after a pickup hits him at Colorado and Marsalis — published Nov. 12, 2026, 11:38 a.m. Central (metadata 2026-11-12T17:38:02Z); relies on FOX 4's report, not an independent confirmation
  3. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003 — filing period
  4. Texas CPRC §71.004 and §71.010 — who may sue; damages
  5. Texas CPRC §33.001 — proportionate responsibility
  6. TxDOT: Crash reports and records
  7. TxDOT CRIS purchase site

The images with this article are AI-generated editorial illustrations, not photographs of the actual scene.

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