HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A middle school student was rushed to the hospital Monday after he was hit by a DPS trooper's cruiser that was trying to make a traffic stop.
The school district said the student attends Watkins Middle School, which is on Cairnvillage Street just off Kieth Harrow Boulevard in northwest Harris County.
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According to DPS, the incident happened in a school zone right after classes let out for the day. The trooper was trying to make a traffic stop at the time.
Other vehicles were stopped in the area when a boy was crossing the roadway. The trooper made a turn before hitting the child.
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The boy's condition was not immediately known. He is taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital for observation.
Eyewitness News viewers reported seeing a heavy police presence in the area, describing "at least 20 cop cars" were there.