Houston Public MediaHouston ISD is offering to help pay for the funeral of the Milby High School student who was fatally struck by a train on their way to school Tuesday. The district is also defending the school's principle who has been criticized by some community members.
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Houston ISD offers to help cover funeral cost for teen killed in train collision, defends school
According to police, a fatal crash involving a train and a pedestrian occurred at around 7:35 a.m. at 2000 Broadway St. near Galveston Road. Officers said the pedestrian was pronounced deceased shortly after. Later that morning, a Houston ISD confirmed that the victim was a student at Milby High School, which is located near where the incident occurred.