Teenager Struck by Pickup Truck on North Freeway
A tragic incident occurred on Friday afternoon in Spring, Texas, when a 16-year-old student from Spring High School was struck by a pickup truck while attempting to cross the North Freeway.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), two students were at Home Depot and decided to cross the freeway on foot. While one teen stopped as they saw a pickup truck heading their way, the other did not, and was hit by the vehicle.
The driver of the truck attempted to slow down and avoid hitting the student but unfortunately struck them anyway. The student was critically hurt and taken to HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest for treatment.
On Saturday, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez shared that the 16-year-old student had been pronounced dead at the hospital.