KOUNTZE, Texas — The Hardin County Sheriff's Office is looking into what they're calling a tragic accident that killed a 6-year-old boy Wednesday afternoon.
The boy was playing in the yard at his home in the 2200 block of FM Highway 418 in Hardin County when he was struck by pickup truck driven by his great grandfather according to the Hardin County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff''s deputies arrived to the house where the boy was hit around 2:20 p.m the release said.
The boy's great grandfather didn't see the 6-year-old boy when he was backing out of the driveway according to deputies.
The boy was taken to a Beaumont hospital where he later died.
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This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
From a Hardin County Sheriff's Office news release...
At 2:20 p.m. this afternoon, the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2200 block FM Hwy 418 in Kountze regarding a child that had been struck by a vehicle on private property.
The 6-year-old boy was transported to a hospital in Beaumont. We are saddened to learn that the child has died as a result of injuries from the accident.
The child was playing in the yard at his home when he was struck by a vehicle being operated by his great-grandfather.
This appears to be tragic accident, as the driver of the vehicle did not see the child.
We are withholding the child’s name until his extended family may be notified. Please join us in keeping this family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Earlier news release...
The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the injury of a child near the 2200 block of FM Hwy 418 in Kountze.
Deputies responded to a private residence around 2:20 p.m. today.
A 6-year-old boy was struck and injured when the driver of a vehicle was backing up in the driveway and did not see the child.
The child has been transported by ambulance to a Beaumont hospital with critical injuries.
The investigation is on-going and more information will be released when available.
