GARLAND, Texas - Police are asking for the public's help identifying a driver who allegedly struck a 12-year-old boy riding an electric scooter in a crosswalk Saturday morning and then left the scene.
The crash happened at approximately 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the intersection of North Garland Avenue and Apollo Road, according to the Garland Police Department.
Police said the 12-year-old was crossing the street in the crosswalk with his electric scooter when he was struck by a white utility-style work truck.
The child suffered significant injuries and was taken for medical treatment. Police said he was in stable condition.
Driver Stopped Briefly Before Leaving, Police Say
According to investigators, the driver initially stopped after striking the child but then left the scene, traveling south on North Garland Avenue.
Police described the vehicle as a white, four-door utility-style work truck with storage compartments along the sides of the truck bed.
The driver was described as possibly being a heavy-set man with a short, buzz-cut-style haircut.
Investigators believe the truck had been traveling east on Apollo Road before turning south onto North Garland Avenue.
Garland Police are specifically asking motorists who were in the area around 8:30 a.m. Saturday to review their dashcam footage. Video could have captured the truck either before or after the collision and potentially provide investigators with identifying information.
Police are also asking the driver to come forward and contact investigators to provide his account of what happened.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, saw the truck in the area or has dashcam or other video that could assist investigators is asked to contact the Garland Police Department at 972-485-4840.
The hit-and-run remains under investigation.
