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Three Children Hospitalized After Being Struck by Vehicle Outside Dallas Elementary School

An unidentified driver is in custody as police investigate the crash that left one child critically injured near Felix Botello Elementary in Oak Cliff.

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Overview

  • Three students, aged 8 to 12, were struck by a vehicle on South Marsalis Avenue shortly after school dismissal at Felix Botello Elementary in Dallas.
  • Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to the scene at 3:26 p.m. and transported the injured children to Children’s Medical Center.
  • At least one of the students remains in critical condition, with updates on their health awaited from medical officials.
  • An unidentified male driver was detained at the scene, and Dallas Police are conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.
  • The identities of the children have not been released, and officials are reviewing traffic safety measures in the school zone.