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Child operating electric bike involved in head-on collision

11-year old avoids life-threatening injuries after head-on crash with vehicle.

Deputy with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 inspects e-bike involved in head-on crash in northwest Harris County. (Mark Herman, Precinct 4 Constable, KPRC-TV)

northwest Harris CountyHOUSTON, TX — An 11-year-old child operating an e-bike was injured following a head-on collision on Misty Jade Lane in northwest Harris County.

Deputies with the Precinct 4 Constable’s office responded to the scene in the 18100 block of Misty Jade Lane. According to a preliminary investigation, the child attempted to pass a vehicle that was stopped at an intersection. During the maneuver, he rode directly into the path of an oncoming vehicle, resulting in a head-on crash.

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Emergency medical personnel quickly arrived at the location to treat the injured child. Fortunately, his injuries are considered non-life threatening.

The collision remains under active investigation. Precinct 4 is utilizing the incident to issue an urgent safety reminder to parents and young operators, emphasizing the critical importance of following all traffic laws and practicing high caution while riding e-bikes on public roadways.