LUFKIN, Texas — A 10-year-old boy was taken to a local hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Lufkin.
Around 9 a.m. on Sunday, the Lufkin Police Department was called to the scene of a pedestrian accident involving a child.
According to police, the boy sneaked out of his nearby home to buy his mom a Mother’s Day gift at Dollar General in Chestnut Village. He bought a box of candy and a card, and while crossing Chestnut St. to go home, he was side-swiped by a vehicle.
The driver of the car told officers he did not see the boy until it was too late.
The boy suffered a broken leg and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. Thankfully, his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
"Please say a prayer for a speedy recovery for this thoughtful young man," the LPD said. "We ask that you send some thoughts and prayers his mother’s way as well."
