Texan known as ‘naked unicyclist’ struck, killed

A Houston-area man known by police for riding his unicycle naked has died after being hit by an SUV while clothed and pedaling at night.

La Porte, Texas, police say 48-year-old Joseph Glynn Farley of Clear Lake was killed Tuesday night when his unicycle was hit from behind.

Sgt. John Krueger on Wednesday said Farley was wearing black shorts, a backpack and apparently a reflective vest, which was found nearby. Krueger says the unicycle had lights and was operating legally on a thoroughfare.

The SUV driver, who wasn't hurt, called 911 to report the accident.

Kemah police in 2012 accused Farley of riding naked, distracting drivers and creating a hazard. Farley was cited for misdemeanor indecent exposure.

This story was originally published August 6, 2014 at 12:49 PM with the headline "Texan known as ‘naked unicyclist’ struck, killed."