HOUSTON – A 16-year-old Aldine ISD student was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a driver while getting off a school bus Monday afternoon near Henry Road and Isetta Lane, district officials and family members said.
Family members identified the student as Eric Osornio, a junior at Avalos P‑TECH School. Osornio remains hospitalized with a broken femur but is expected to recover, his family told KPRC 2’s Corley Peel.
A neighbor captured cell phone video moments after the crash as relatives and bystanders rushed to Osornio’s side.
“We ran, we saw him on the floor, and the guy who actually hit him was on the floor with him, asking if he was okay,” said Javiar Romero, Osornio’s cousin.
Romero said the driver was in a silver truck and blamed a malfunctioning school bus light for passing the stopped bus.
“He said that the bus didn’t work, that the lights on the bus didn’t work, that he didn’t see them on. But it’s just common sense—you’re on a main street. If there’s a bus stopped in the road, there’s a kid coming out. It’s not like it’s stopped there for no reason,” Romero said.
Romero added that Eric initially could not feel his feet and was taken to the hospital, where he is being treated for broken bones.
Eric’s family and neighbors expressed concerns about safety in the neighborhood.
KPRC 2 visited the stretch of Henry Road where the crash occurred and found no sidewalks, heavy traffic, and signs of local activity, including horse riders. The crew also spotted a single 30 mph speed limit sign positioned well away from the scene.
Aldine ISD said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. At this time, the driver has not been charged or cited. Police continue to investigate the incident.
Eric’s family is hoping for accountability and that drivers will be more mindful near school buses. “If there’s a bus in front of you, you have to be safe. There are a lot of kids on that bus,” Romero said.
Aldine ISD sent KPRC 2 the following statement:
“This afternoon, a student from Avalos P-TECH School was struck by a passing vehicle on Henry Road while exiting a school bus. Emergency services, including the Aldine ISD Police Department, responded immediately to the scene and are currently investigating the situation. The student was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, with a parent following. The safety and well-being of our students remains our highest priority.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was cooperative. We will conduct a full investigation and implement appropriate safety measures, including increased patrols in the area of the accident."