A tragic incident occurred in Granbury, Texas, on Monday morning when a 5-year-old boy was fatally struck while attempting to board his school bus. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the bus had stopped to pick up students on Pecos River Drive. As it started to pull away, the young child ran in front of the vehicle and was hit.
Emergency responders transported the boy to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The incident has deeply affected the local school community, particularly at Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy, where the child was a student.
Granbury Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Courtney Morawski expressed the district’s sorrow in an official statement, emphasizing the expectation that students should be safe while using school transportation. She assured that the district was actively working to understand the circumstances surrounding the accident and would provide additional information once the investigation progressed.
Morawski also confirmed that the school district is cooperating with law enforcement authorities in the investigation. In response to the tragedy, chaplains and counselors have been made available to support students and staff affected by the loss. She stated that the primary focus at this time remains on offering support to the boy’s family and the school community.
The Texas Department of Public Safety reported that eight other children were on the bus when the incident occurred. Authorities have not released further details regarding the driver’s status or any potential contributing factors. The investigation is ongoing as officials work to determine how the accident unfolded.
