Driver charged in wreck that injured bicyclist

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A 22-year-old woman was under the influence of a narcotic when she struck and injured a bicyclist Wednesday night, Houston police said.

Jacqueline Cruz has been charged with of driving while intoxicated.

The bicyclist, a 60-year-old man, is in critical condition at Ben Taub Hospital, Houston police said Thursday.

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Cruz was driving a beige Nissan Altima westbound in the 6300 block of Griggs about 9:35 p.m. Wednesday when she struck the man, who was headed south on Buford.

The bicyclist failed to yield the right of way to the driver, police said.

Cruz stayed at the scene. Testing determined she was under the influence of a narcotic, police said.