Student hit by car after being dropped off near Lamar High School

The Houston Independent School District released a statement confirming that a student was hit by a car near Lamar High School Tuesday morning.

The 15-year-old female student was reportedly struck by a silver Chevy Suburban SUV after being dropped off at 2800 Eastside Street, Houston Police Department sources confirmed to KPRC 2.

The student was dropped off at the center turn lane of a road. The area where she was crossing did not have a crosswalk, and she failed to yield to the driver.

The student was hospitalized after suffering non-life-threatening injuries.

HPD investigated the circumstances of the crash, the district confirmed. They determined that the 52-year-old SUV should not be cited.

HISD released the following statement:

“The safety of our students is our top priority, and we are mindful of concerns previously raised about traffic conditions near Lamar. We welcome any additional measures the City of Houston may consider to further strengthen pedestrian safety around the campus, as crosswalk infrastructure is managed by the city. HISD continues to support safe passage to school by providing crossing guards at elementary and middle schools.”

HISD said it would welcome “any additional measures” to “further strengthen pedestrian safety around the campus.”

City officials told KPRC 2’s Bryce Newberry that no 311 requests appear to have been made regarding the 2800 block of Eastside Street.

This is the second time a student has been hit by a car near Eastside Street since the start of the 2025-25 school year.

After a student was hit by an SUV at a different nearby intersection in August, Houston Mayor John Whitmire visited the area and called for a new crosswalk and stronger traffic enforcement to combat the issues at the intersection with Eastside Street and Westheimer Road.

PREVIOUS: Mayor Whitmire calls for new crosswalk, stronger traffic enforcement near Lamar HS after student hit by SUV

As for the changes made at the location of the first collision, the city said it could take up to a year to be installed.

Houston Public Works Director Randy Macchi released the following statement:

“Mayor Whitmire directed Houston Public Works to begin the process of installing the HAWK signal on August 20, 2025. The installation of any traffic signal (pedestrian or otherwise) requires engineering design and development before installation, including coordination with other utilities in the area and procurement for equipment. The process can take several months. Our engineering and construction team is exploring options to expedite the request to improve safety conditions.”