Aldine ISD student hit by school bus has died
A 14-year-old Aldine ISD student was hit by a school bus on Friday, October 16, 2026, on US 90 at Stilson Road. The bus driver left the scene without providing aid, according to the Dayton Police Department. The student's father said on October 24, 2026, that the boy has died.
Earlier story. First reported Oct 23, 2026 at 12:00 am; added to this site Oct 23, 2026. Details may have changed since.
- When it happened
- Friday, October 16, 2026
- Where
- US 90 at Stilson Road; Aldine ISD; Woodrow Wilson Junior High School
- First reported by an outlet
- Oct 23, 2026 at 12:00 am
- Confirmed by
- 3 independent outlets
Taxes & money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
The facts
- Brantley Connor, in 8th grade at Woodrow Wilson Junior High School in Aldine ISD, was hit by a school bus on Friday, October 16, 2026, on US 90 at Stilson Road[3]
- Police found Brantley severely injured by the side of the road at about 6:30 am on October 16, 2026[3]
- The bus driver left the scene of the accident without giving aid to the critically injured student, according to the Dayton Police Department[3]
- Bus driver Ricky Eugene Cherry was arrested several hours after the accident on October 16, 2026[3]
- Ricky Eugene Cherry was charged with collision causing bodily injury[3]
- The father of the boy said on October 24, 2026, that the boy has died[3]
Sources
- News Center 1 person hospitalized after Aldine ISD school bus, vehicle crash in north Harris County Click2Houston · Oct 23, 2026
- News Not rated Aldine ISD school bus collided with vehicle in north Harris County, 1 injured FOX 26 Houston · Oct 23, 2026
- News Not rated Aldine ISD Student Hit by School Bus Has Died, Father Says News Radio 1200 WOAI · Oct 24, 2026
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