Howard County, TX (January 15, 2025) – A tragic accident in Howard County late Saturday night claimed the life of a bicyclist, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The collision occurred at approximately 11:38 p.m. on the Interstate Highway 20 north service road near mile marker 187.

Authorities report that 18-year-old Joshua Eilenberger was driving a 2001 Ford ZX2 westbound on the IH-20 north service road when his vehicle struck a bicyclist who was also traveling westbound.

The bicyclist was transported to Scenic Mountain Medical in Big Spring, where they were pronounced dead. Preliminary reports indicate the bicyclist was wearing dark-colored clothing, and the bicycle lacked lighting equipment. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The incident remains under investigation, and no additional information has been released.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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