Available 
Frisco, TX (April 9, 2026) – A student riding a bicycle was struck by a red Lexus near the entrance of Lone Star High School on Panther Creek Parkway on Wednesday, April 8, in the early morning hours. The vehicle left the area after the collision. The child was seen walking at the scene and received assistance from emergency units who responded to the incident.
The red Lexus involved in the hit-and-run has not been confirmed to be located at this time.
Authorities continue to investigate the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with the student and their family as they recover.
What Should Be Known About Bicycle Safety Near Schools in Texas?
School zones in Texas see a significant increase in both vehicle and foot traffic during morning drop-off hours, which raises the risk for students traveling by bike. Cyclists approaching or leaving school campuses share the road with drivers who may be distracted, running late, or unfamiliar with the area. This combination makes the stretch near school entrances one of the more hazardous environments for young riders on any given weekday morning.
When a driver leaves the scene after hitting a cyclist, it becomes a hit-and-run, which carries serious legal consequences in Texas regardless of the severity of the injuries. Physical evidence such as vehicle paint, debris, and surveillance footage from nearby cameras can all help identify the vehicle involved. In Collin County, school-area crashes are taken seriously, given the concentration of young people traveling through these zones each day.
