“School bus accident TX” : Truck driver arrested on homicide charge after striking and killing 15-year-old boy

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Truck Driver Arrested on Homicide Charge after 18-Wheeler Fatally Strikes 15-Year-Old Boy in Texas

Livingston, Texas – A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday afternoon when an 18-wheeler struck and killed a 15-year-old boy who had just stepped off his school bus onto a highway in eastern Texas. The driver of the truck has since been arrested on a homicide charge.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the fatal crash occurred around 4:15 p.m on U.S. Highway 59, just north of Livingston, a town located in Polk County, approximately 70 miles northeast of Houston. The young victim was struck by the truck tractor semi-trailer as he stood in a driveway after getting off the school bus.

Preliminary investigations by DPS revealed that a Livingston Independent School District bus was stopped northbound in the outside lane, with its flashing red lights and stop sign extended to offload a child. Behind the bus, a 28-year-old woman was driving a Toyota car. The truck driver, identified as 41-year-old Gregory Jackson of Texarkana, collided with the rear of the car before veering to the right and striking the child.

Tragically, the 15-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene, while neither the Toyota driver nor the truck driver sustained any injuries.

Gregory Jackson has been arrested on a felony criminal negligent homicide charge and has been taken into custody at the Polk County Jail. Jail records from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office indicate that he remains detained on a $250,000 bond. It is currently unclear whether Jackson has obtained legal representation.

The investigation into the crash is still ongoing, according to DPS.

The Livingston Independent School District expressed its grief over the incident on their Facebook page. The school community is devastated, and the district extended its thoughts and sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victim. The district also announced that counselors would be available for students and staff on Friday.

This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of how fragile life can be. The school district and the community mourn the loss of a member of their family.

In an unrelated incident, a zoo in Pakistan has been shut down after a man was mauled to death by tigers. Officials discovered a shoe in one of the tiger’s mouths, further highlighting the severity of the incident.

As investigations continue, the authorities and the community will seek justice for the young victim and his grieving family..