A tragic incident unfolded in the Alief neighborhood on Monday afternoon when an 8-year-old girl was fatally hit by a vehicle. The accident occurred around 3:45 p.m. on Concourse Drive, situated east of the Sam Houston Tollway and north of Bissonnet Street.
Local law enforcement reported that the young girl had just disembarked from her school bus and was crossing the street when the unfortunate event took place. The investigators noted that the girl was not using a crosswalk at the time of the accident.
Following the incident, the girl was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, she was pronounced dead upon arrival. The authorities have yet to disclose the identity of the girl or the school she attended.
The Houston Police Department confirmed that the driver involved in the accident remained at the scene. Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver was neither impaired nor speeding at the time of the accident. After being questioned by the police, the driver was released from the scene.
The incident has sparked a full-scale investigation as authorities work to piece together the exact circumstances that led to the tragic event. The Houston Police Department is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety, particularly in areas where school buses operate. It underscores the need for drivers to exercise caution and for children to be taught the importance of using crosswalks.