Student Injured in Harris County Pedestrian Accident near Klein Forest High School

Harris County, Texas (October 18, 2023) – A student was injured Tuesday morning after being struck by a car in Harris County, according to the police.

The accident happened on October 17, behind Klein Forest High School.

Police said the student was heading to campus when he accidentally stepped in front of a car and was hit. The car was traveling slowly when the crash happened.

The driver stopped to help the boy.

The boy was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

No other details were provided.

The police are investigating the crash.

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