According to Constable Mark Herman of Harris County Precinct 4, a boy under the age of 13 was hit by a vehicle while riding an e-bike in the Atascocita area of Harris County. The accident took place Saturday night in the 16800 block of West Lake Houston Parkway.
Officials at the constable’s office did not immediately disclose whether the boy was seriously injured, though he was being assessed by paramedics at the scene. Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle stayed at the location and worked with investigators.
The Crash Site
During the investigation, Precinct 4 said the intersection of West Lake Houston Parkway and Madera Run Parkway was shut down. Deputies did not provide a timeline for when the road would reopen.
No immediate word came on whether the boy was taken to a hospital or released from the scene.
What We Know So Far
- A 13-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle while riding an e-bike
- The crash happened Saturday night in Atascocita
- The incident happened in the 16800 block of West Lake Houston Parkway
- Paramedics evaluated the boy at the scene
- The driver cooperated with investigators
- The intersection was shut down during the investigation
The Driver’s Role
The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and worked with investigators, according to Precinct 4. This cooperation indicates that investigators are collecting evidence from both the boy and the driver.
The fact that the driver was still on the scene at the time of the crash suggests there was no hit-and-run, though no word has been given on what actually caused the collision.
The Intersection Shutdown
As part of the probe, the crossing of West Lake Houston Parkway and Madera Run Parkway was blocked off, according to Precinct 4. The authorities offered no word on when the road would be cleared and traffic allowed to resume.
What Happens Next
Investigators will look into the crash to figure out what happened, according to Precinct 4. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and worked with the investigators.
Also under examination is whether the boy was obeying traffic rules at the moment of the crash.
The Road Ahead
Investigators continue to work at the intersection, which remains closed. No timetable for reopening has been given by deputies.
The boy’s condition remains under evaluation by paramedics at the scene.
| Detail | What We Know |
|---|---|
| Crash location | 16800 block of West Lake Houston Parkway, Atascocita |
| Crash time | Saturday night |
| Driver’s presence | Remained at the scene and cooperated |
| Road status | Intersection shut down during investigation |
| Boy’s condition | Being evaluated by paramedics |
The latest details can be found at KTRK’s website, where the report remains in development.
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