Bicyclist struck in NW Harris County

A bicyclist was sent by helicopter ambulance to the hospital Tuesday morning after being struck by a driver on a road in northwest Harris County, officials said.

The bicyclist, an adult, was hit about 7:30 a.m. on Barker Cypress near Groeschke, said Sgt. Coronado with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

The initial call indicated that a child was struck, but officials confirmed the bicyclist is an adult, he added.

The extent of the bicyclist's injuries are unknown.

Officials are investigating.