Castroville, TX (January 16, 2026) – A high school student was hospitalized on Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle while crossing FM 471 near Medina Valley Middle School, shortly after leaving campus.
The incident occurred just before 7:00 p.m., when the student, who attends Medina Valley High School, was walking home following school dismissal. According to Medina County Fire/EMS, the teenage girl was found receiving immediate aid from school nursing staff who responded swiftly before emergency crews arrived.
Paramedics from Medina County transported the student to a nearby hospital. Officials confirmed that her injuries were not life-threatening.
The crash happened near a busy school zone, and authorities are emphasizing the importance of driver attentiveness during peak student movement hours, particularly during dismissal. Although details about the driver or the specific circumstances have not yet been released, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured student and her family, and we wish her a full and speedy recovery.
