HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – An investigation is underway after a 15-year-old boy was struck and killed by a vehicle in northwest Harris County Monday morning, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
It happened in the 11400 block of Spring Cypress near Tomball.
According to deputies, the driver was on the eastbound second lane when he spotted the teen walking in the same lane.
The driver tried to swerve away from the teen to avoid collision but ended up striking him, deputies said.
The boy died at the scene.
The driver remained to speak to investigators, Gonzalez said. Deputies said he did not display any signs of intoxication and cooperated with the investigation.
@HCSO_VCD units are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash at 11400 Spring Cypress. The pedestrian, approximately 15 yrs of age, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The motorist remained on scene. Currently, the eastbound lanes of Spring Cypress are shutdown. pic.twitter.com/T1Y9cC62q5
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