Ahead of the new school year, some constables and the city of Fulshear are taking a closer look at e-scooters and e-motorcycles.
Jose Sixtos' mother and older brother spoke to ABC13 and said the 16-year-old's prognosis is uncertain after colliding with an HPD cruiser during a night out with friends near Discovery Green.
Deputies have arrested the suspects and returned the scooter to its owner after the incident was caught on camera last week.
In a post on social media, Constable Mark Herman said EMS responded to the scene and treated the child for reported injuries. The child's condition was not immediately known.
Police say the driver hit the scooter, then slammed into a tree, causing her car to catch on fire. Authorities believe alcohol may have been involved.
The out-of-state college student told ABC13 she can't catch a flight home after an unexpected night in downtown started with riding electric scooters and ended with a homeless man stealing the rental.