HOUSTON – An 8-year-old girl is in stable but critical condition after she was struck by a vehicle in north Harris County Thursday, Harris County Precinct 4 deputies said.
Deputies said it happened in the 14300 block of Ella Boulevard between Kuykendahl Road and Rushworth Drive when the girl was running across the street.
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UPDATE: CHILD TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL
— Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 (@Pct4Constable) September 16, 2021
The 8 year old girl who was struck by a vehicle in the 14300 block of Ella has been transported to a local hospital.
Praying for a speedy recovery!
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According to authorities, a black SUV struck the girl. Deputies said firefighters and EMS were at the scene treating the child but she was later transported to the hospital, where she is in critical but stable condition.
The driver of the SUV stayed at the scene, deputies said.
Investigators said the girl may have been running to her bus stop.