Katy ISD Student Dies After E-Scooter Crash
KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
September 11, 2026
By Natalie Cook Clark
Katy ISD confirmed that a Tays Junior High student has passed away after being struck by a vehicle while riding her electronic scooter.
An 11-year-old Tays Junior High student passed away after being struck on her e-scooter. The crash happened a little after 5:00 p.m. in the Pine Mill Ranch community near Roesner Road near Elk Ridge.
According to authorities, the child was Life Flighted to Memorial Hermann Hospital where she later died from her injuries.
Reports do not share the circumstances of the collision except the vehicle was an SUV and that the driver stayed at the scene.
The name of the student hasn’t been shared but Katy ISD has confirmed that she was a student and released a statement.
"The Tays Junior High School community is deeply saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of one of our students following an auto-pedestrian incident involving the child, who was riding a scooter. The District extends its deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family during this difficult time and offer them our love and support while protecting their right to privacy. The campus, with the full support of the District, is deploying a number of resources to provide students and staff with support services as they navigate this devastating loss."
The incident is under investigation by the sheriff’s office, and no charges have been filed at the time for writing this news story.
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