Overview

• The collision occurred around 6:23 p.m. Monday in the 10600 block of South Wilcrest Drive, according to METRO.
• METRO reports the bus operator witnessed the impact but was not involved.
• Authorities say the child looked before crossing and did not see the oncoming pickup.
• Officials say the child was awake and alert and was transported to Texas Children’s Hospital; a relative identified him as 13 and reported a possible broken leg.
• METRO and Houston police have opened an investigation and are searching for the driver who left the scene.