Harris County crash: 10-year-old girl riding electric scooter struck by vehicle
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A 10-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after the electric scooter she was riding was struck by a vehicle, officials said.
What we know:
According to Harris County Constable Precinct 4, the crash occurred at the intersection of Lincolns Meadow Drive and Dukes Run Drive in Spring.
Preliminary investigation indicated the 10-year-old girl riding an electric scooter entered the intersection after failing to stop at a stop sign and was struck by a motor vehicle.
Officials said the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Authorities said due to the 10-year-old's injuries and significant bleeding, deputies applied a tourniquet before she was taken to a local hospital in The Woodlands for treatment.
On Wednesday morning, officials say the young girl was transferred to a hospital in downtown Houston due to her injuries. She is reported to be in stable condition.
What we don't know:
Officials did not release the name of the 10-year-old girl who was injured.
The Source: Harris County Constable Precinct 4