GRANBURY, TX – A tragic accident unfolded in Granbury early Monday morning, leaving a tight-knit community grappling with the sudden loss of a young life. A five-year-old boy was fatally struck by a school bus as he tried to catch it before classes commenced, sending shockwaves through the Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy and the surrounding neighborhood.
The accident occurred shortly after 6 a.m. in the Comanche Cove neighborhood, near the intersection of Pecos River Drive and Brazos River Drive. The Department of Public Safety reported that the bus had stopped to pick up students and was beginning to depart when the child ran towards the driver’s side, crossing in front of the bus. Tragically, the boy was hit by the front right side of the vehicle.
Emergency services rushed the child to Lake Granbury Medical Center, but despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The school district promptly informed the families of the eight students who were on the bus at the time of the accident, assuring them of ongoing support and communication.
In response to the tragedy, grief counselors and chaplains have been made available to help students and staff at the academy navigate their grief. The superintendent released a heartfelt statement, expressing the community’s sorrow and underscoring their commitment to supporting the boy’s family and the school during this difficult time.
The driver of the bus, a 66-year-old woman employed full-time by the district, is cooperating fully with investigators as they work to understand the circumstances leading up to the incident. The investigation by the Department of Public Safety is ongoing, as authorities seek to piece together the sequence of events.
The school has reached out to the community via social media, asking for their thoughts and prayers to support those affected by the tragedy. This incident has cast a somber shadow over the community, highlighting the fragility of life and the importance of coming together in times of loss.
As Granbury mourns, the focus remains on healing and providing the necessary support to those impacted by this devastating accident. The community’s resilience will be crucial in the weeks and months ahead as they work through their grief and strive to honor the memory of a young life lost too soon.