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Harris County, TX (August 24, 2026) — One child was killed, and two adults suffered minor injuries, on Sunday, August 23, in a crash involving a Toyota truck and a Harris County Sheriff’s Office vehicle near TC Jester Boulevard and Tomlinson Trail.
The collision happened at about 12:40 a.m. Authorities said the child, who was under 12 years old, was riding in the Toyota. The child was ejected during the collision, and the deputy involved provided CPR before the child was transported to a hospital, where the child was pronounced dead.
The deputy and a clinician riding in the sheriff’s vehicle were both taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The Toyota driver, described as a man in his 50s or 60s, showed signs of intoxication, according to investigators. Authorities said they planned to seek a warrant for a blood sample and that any criminal charge would depend on the results of the investigation. The full circumstances of the crash remain under review.
We extend our condolences to the child’s family and loved ones and hope the injured adults recover fully.
Where the Collision Happened: TC Jester Boulevard and Tomlinson Trail
The collision was reported near the intersection of TC Jester Boulevard and Tomlinson Trail. Intersections bring multiple travel paths into the same area, including through traffic and turning movements.
For investigators, the roadway layout can be important when determining where each vehicle entered the intersection and how their paths converged. The available report does not specify the traffic controls, lane configuration, posted speed limits, or visibility conditions at the location.
What We Know
- A child under 12 years old was killed.
- A Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy and a clinician suffered minor injuries.
- The crash involved a Toyota truck and a sheriff’s office vehicle.
- The collision occurred at about 12:40 a.m. near TC Jester Boulevard and Tomlinson Trail.
- The child was ejected from the Toyota.
- The deputy performed CPR before the child was transported to a hospital.
- The Toyota driver remained the subject of an intoxication investigation.
- Investigators planned to seek a warrant for a blood sample.
Why Fatal Intersection Crashes Require Detailed Reconstruction
When a collision at an intersection results in a death, investigators need to establish more than which vehicles were involved. They may need to determine each vehicle’s direction of travel, the point of impact, the timing of the vehicles’ movements, and whether one impact led to additional movement inside or outside the vehicles.
That level of reconstruction is especially important in this case because a child was fatally injured while two other people sustained minor injuries. Different outcomes among the people involved can lead investigators to examine the forces generated during the crash and how each person was affected by the sequence of events.
How This Collision Is Investigated
Investigators can compare vehicle damage, final positions, roadway evidence, and statements from the people involved to reconstruct how the collision occurred. At an intersection, they may also examine right-of-way and the path each vehicle took as it approached the point of impact.
In this case, authorities have also identified possible intoxication as an investigative issue involving the Toyota driver. Investigators said they intended to seek a blood-test warrant, meaning the final findings will depend on evidence collected after the crash rather than observations at the scene alone.
What to Do After a Fatal Crash in Texas
After a fatal collision, families and others directly involved may find it useful to keep hospital records, photographs, insurance correspondence, towing paperwork, and other crash-related documents together. The completed crash report can also provide a more formal record than early news accounts, which may change as investigators finish reviewing the evidence.
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 used for mail requests.
The listed fee is $6 for a regular report or $8 for a certified copy when purchased online through CRIS by credit or debit card. Officers have 10 days to file a crash 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, people with a proper interest in the crash may receive an unredacted report. Other requesters receive a redacted copy. Texas does not use a fixed public-release window for these records; access and redaction depend on the requester’s eligibility.
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.
