Bryan, TX (May 16, 2026) – A 12-year-old was airlifted to a Houston hospital on Friday following a rear-end crash involving a pickup truck and another vehicle on Thurman Road, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Troopers said a gray vehicle struck the rear of a pickup truck that was stopped while preparing to turn onto Thurman Road. The impact resulted in injuries to all four occupants of the involved vehicle, who were transported to area hospitals for treatment.
Officials confirmed the 12-year-old was later flown by medical helicopter to a Houston hospital for additional care. The child’s condition has not been released.
Two people inside the pickup truck were treated at a hospital and later released. DPS also noted reports of a possible hit-and-run. Investigators said the pickup driver left the scene due to safety concerns but remained in contact with law enforcement.
Authorities continue to investigate the crash and how it occurred.
We are thinking of the child and others injured as they recover.
What Factors Are Often Reviewed in Rear-End Crashes Involving Turning Vehicles?
Rear-end collisions involving turning vehicles often occur when a following driver does not anticipate a vehicle slowing or stopping to turn. Investigators typically review speed, following distance, and braking response to understand how the crash developed.
Visibility is another key factor, especially when vehicles are stopped in travel lanes awaiting a turn. Roadway design, traffic flow, and brake light visibility are commonly analyzed during reconstruction. In injury crashes, medical evaluations and vehicle damage patterns help determine the severity of the impact. These details allow investigators to better understand how quickly the situation unfolded and why the collision could not be avoided.
