6-injured on FM-787 while riding bicycles after being struck by car on Sat. morning

According to Liberty County Sheriff's Office, six cyclists were hit as they traveled eastbound on Highway 787 near Rye at approximately 11:00 am On Saturday 10/30/2021

The group of 6 were participating in an annual ride from San Diego California to St. Augustine Florida when they were hit by a car authorities believe it is a Ford Focus according to Sheriff's Patrol Cpl James W. McQueen.

Two cyclists were airlifted to a hospital in Beaumont. 1-other cyclist was taken by ground to a hospital in Kingwood, according to authorities.

The Texas Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation.