According to a report by the College Station Police Department, the incident transpired in the area of Welsh Avenue and Deacon Drive on Thursday, February 26
College Station, TX – A child was hospitalized with major injuries after being struck by a vehicle while riding a bike in College Station on Thursday afternoon.
According to a report by the College Station Police Department, the incident transpired in the area of Welsh Avenue and Deacon Drive on Thursday, February 26.
Investigations reveal that a juvenile was riding a bicycle in the areea when a dump truck struck the rider. Authorities were still trying to figure out what led up to the incident.
The rider was transported to a hospital for treatment of major injuries. No additional details were provided on the victim’s identity.
Roads were temporarily shut down in the area as authorities conducted investigations into the incident.
No further information on the incident has been released at this time. The cause of the collision is under investigation.
Traffic-related injuries and fatalities remain a significant concern across Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation’s most recent annual crash report, there were 4,283 traffic deaths statewide in 2023, marking one of the highest totals in the nation. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also shows that large trucks were involved in thousands of fatal crashes nationwide in recent years.
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