The Katy, Texas, community is mourning the death of an 11-year-old Katy ISD student who died after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter.
The tragedy occurred Thursday, September 10, 2026, in the Katy area, with the young student later succumbing to injuries at a hospital.
Although reports circulating online identify the child as Lola Lewis, that name has not been independently confirmed by the authorities or the school district in the reliable reports reviewed.
Fatal E-Scooter Collision in Katy
According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately 5:09 p.m. to a collision involving a vehicle and an 11-year-old riding an electric scooter in the 26600 block of Roesner Road.
The child was crossing the intersection of Roesner Road and Elk Ridge Lane when the collision occurred.
Emergency medical assistance was provided, and the child was transported to a hospital. Despite treatment, the 11-year-old later died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Tays Junior High School Student
Katy ISD confirmed that the victim was a student at Tays Junior High School.
In a statement, the district expressed deep sadness over the student’s sudden death and offered condolences and support to the family while emphasizing their right to privacy. Katy ISD also made support services available to students and staff affected by the tragedy.
Identity Remains Unconfirmed
Online reports have circulated identifying the student as Lola Lewis. However, the reliable current reports reviewed for this article do not independently establish that name.
For that reason, the identity should be treated cautiously until the family, school district, authorities or another authoritative source officially confirms it.
Investigation Continues
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Authorities have not released a final determination concerning the cause of the crash. No additional conclusions about fault or contributing factors should be drawn while the investigation remains active.
A Community in Mourning
The death of an 11-year-old student has deeply affected the Katy community, particularly students and staff connected with Tays Junior High School.
The district has made support services available as classmates and staff process the loss of a young member of their school community.
Funeral Arrangements
Funeral or memorial arrangements were not available in the reliable sources reviewed.
Additional information may be announced by the family if and when they choose to share arrangements publicly.
The loss of the young student has left the Katy community grieving, while authorities continue working to determine exactly what happened in the tragic Roesner Road collision.