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Garland, TX (August 24, 2026) — A 12-year-old boy riding an electric scooter was injured on Saturday, August 22, after being struck by a work truck in a marked crosswalk at North Garland Avenue and Apollo Road in Garland.
The crash happened at about 8:30 a.m. Police said the white utility-style truck had been traveling east on Apollo Road before turning south onto North Garland Avenue, where it struck the boy. The driver stopped briefly but then continued south without exchanging information.
The boy was reported in stable condition. Garland police continued searching for the driver and the truck, and no arrest had been announced.
The full circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation. We hope the injured boy has a swift and full recovery.
Where the Collision Happened: North Garland Avenue and Apollo Road
North Garland Avenue and Apollo Road meet in a suburban residential area near Holford Park. The source describes the intersection as an area used by pedestrians and bicyclists traveling between nearby neighborhoods, schools, and larger roads.
A marked crosswalk creates a defined crossing point where turning vehicles and people traveling across the roadway can occupy the same space. At intersections like this, investigators may closely examine vehicle turning paths, the position of the crosswalk, and right-of-way when determining how a collision developed.
What We Know
- The injured rider was a 12-year-old boy using an electric scooter.
- The collision occurred at about 8:30 a.m. at North Garland Avenue and Apollo Road.
- The boy was traveling through a marked crosswalk.
- Police described the vehicle as a white, four-door utility-style work truck with storage compartments along the bed.
- Investigators said the truck had been traveling east on Apollo Road before turning south onto North Garland Avenue.
- The driver briefly stopped and then left the area southbound.
- The boy was reported in stable condition.
- No arrest had been announced as police continued searching for the driver.
Why Turning Vehicles and Scooter Riders Can Come Into Conflict at Crosswalks
A turning movement can create a particularly important conflict point for someone traveling through a crosswalk. A driver making a turn must account for both roadway traffic and people already crossing the destination roadway.
That issue is central to this crash because investigators reported that the truck was turning from Apollo Road onto North Garland Avenue while the boy was in a marked crosswalk. A scooter rider also has far less physical protection than someone in a passenger vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a collision.
How This Crash Is Investigated
In a hit-and-run collision, identifying the vehicle and driver can become one of the first investigative priorities. Police have released a description of the truck and are seeking information from witnesses or anyone with relevant footage.
Investigators can compare witness accounts, the reported direction of travel, vehicle descriptions, and any available video or physical evidence to determine the sequence of events. In this case, the truck’s eastbound approach on Apollo Road and southbound turn onto North Garland Avenue provide investigators with a defined route to examine.
What to Do After a Scooter Collision in Texas
After a scooter collision, keeping medical records, photographs, insurance correspondence, repair or replacement information, and other crash-related documents together can help preserve an accurate record. The completed crash report can also provide a more formal account than the first police or news reports, especially when an investigation remains open.
In Texas, crash reports are maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation through its Crash Records Information System. Reports may be purchased through the CRIS Public Portal at cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase. The crash report is identified as CR-3, while CR-91 is the form used for mail requests.
Texas lists a fee of $6 for a regular copy and $8 for a certified copy purchased online through CRIS using a credit or debit card. Officers have 10 days to file a report, and TxDOT processing takes about four business days, with reports often becoming available within seven to 10 business days.
Under Transportation Code § 550.065, parties with a proper interest may obtain an unredacted report. Other requesters receive a redacted copy. Access is based on eligibility rather than a fixed public-release period.
Local Accident Reports compiles incident information from official agencies and credible local sources. Details from initial reports may be updated as official investigations conclude. If you have direct knowledge that any information here is inaccurate, please contact us so we can review and correct the record.
