Tragedy struck a quiet Katy neighborhood over the weekend when a woman and two young children were hit by a car as they crossed a street. The horrific incident occurred yesterday in the 20900 block of Imperial Landing, where the woman, along with two toddlers in a wagon, attempted to navigate the neighborhood road.
Responding to the major crash, Harris County Sheriff's deputies arrived quickly to find the chaos unraveled in the midst of a typically peaceful enclave. The deputies immediately recognized the severity of the situation and called to urgently dispatch two Life Flights for the critically injured toddlers. In a statement obtained by ABC13, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed the details of the tragic scene.
The driver involved in the accident remained on the scene as officials began piecing together the events leading up to the crash. Meanwhile, the woman, whose connection to the children has not been disclosed, was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. According to both FOX26 Houston and ABC13, she suffered what might be a broken bone.
The condition of the children last reported to be in critical condition, brings a sobering reminder of how quickly life can change. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the cause of the accident as the community hopes to rapidly learn and understand how to better protect its youngest and most vulnerable residents from such preventable disasters.
