5-Year-Old Boy Injured in Hit-And-Run Crash on Amelia Plantation in Katy

Child Injured in Katy Pedestrian Accident on Amelia Plantation

Katy, Texas (June 23, 2018) – A child was struck and injured by a hit-and-run driver on Friday night in Katy, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident took place in the 5700 block of Amelia Plantation near Greenhouse Road.
The deputies responded to the crash and found a 5-year-old child who had been hit by a pickup truck, whose driver failed to stop at the scene.
The child was airlifted to a hospital and was said to be in stable condition.
Deputies are looking for a gray or silver pickup truck responsible for the crash.
The information for this article was obtained from public media and is for informational purposes. We understand this is a difficult time for the family of those affected by a tragic accident, and we offer our sincere condolences. While the idea of hiring a law firm may not feel appropriate at this time, as a public service we like to advise family of the following:
1. In some cases it may be very important to immediately begin securing evidence, including but not limited to photos of skid marks, photos of property damage, witness statements, the actual vehicle or other property involved in the incident, and other critical evidence before it’s disappears.
2. In Texas it is illegal for anyone to contact the family by telephone or in-person to convince the family to hire a law firm or attorney unless the family contacted the law firm or attorney first.
3. Under Texas law, wrongful death actions can be brought by a spouse (husband or wife), child (son or daughter), or parent (mother or father). A claim can also be brought on behalf of the deceased’s estate. The statute of limitations in Texas for wrongful death is two years from the date of the incident.