According to witnesses on the scene, the driver of the vehicle did not see the child until it was too late to avoid hitting him.
September 26, 2018 – 7:30 pm: A 12-year-old boy received non-life-threatening injuries Wednesday evening when he was hit by a car in southeast Houston
The accident occurred at the intersection of Telephone Road and Bellfort.
The driver of a Ford Fusion was making a turn when it happened, and did not see the child until it was too late. According to the Houston Police Department, the boy was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
As you’d expect, accidents where pedestrians are struck by vehicles tend to cause serious injuries to the pedestrian. In 2017, out of 5,767 accidents involving pedestrians in Texas, nearly one in three ended in death or serious injury.
The cause of the accident is unknown at this time, and it is unknown whether any charges will be filed against the driver of the Ford. The accident is currently still under investigation.
Neither the identity of the boy nor that of the driver has been released to the public at this time.
Terry Bryant is Board Certified in personal injury trial law, which means his extensive knowledge of the law has been recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, setting him apart from many other injury attorneys. The 22 years he spent as a Municipal Judge, Spring Valley Village, TX also provides him keen insight into the Texas court system. That experience also helps shape his perspective on personal injury cases and how they might resolve. This unique insight benefits his clients. [ Attorney Bio ]
