Teen Skateboarder Hit by School Bus in Kerrville, TX - Critical Injuries Reported

Kerrville Teen's Skateboarding Accident Highlights Growing Concerns About Student Safety

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A 17-year-old Kerrville student, Zayne Boggs, is currently recovering in a San Antonio hospital after a collision with a Kerrville ISD bus while skateboarding home from Hill Country High School. The incident, which required five surgeries, underscores a growing need for enhanced safety measures for students navigating increasingly complex transportation environments.

Why it matters

While school buses remain a cornerstone of student transport, alternative methods like skateboarding, electric scooters, and biking are becoming increasingly popular, particularly for students living within closer proximity to school. This trend presents new challenges for school districts and local authorities in ensuring student safety.

The details

Zayne Boggs recounted hitting rumble strips before the collision, which contributed to losing control of his skateboard. Rumble strips are designed to alert drivers to lane departures, but their impact on smaller, less stable forms of transportation like skateboards and scooters is a growing concern. The Boggs family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the extensive medical expenses associated with Zayne's injuries, which include multiple pelvic fractures. Kerrville ISD has stated it is cooperating with authorities and providing support to the Boggs family, but the incident raises questions about potential liability and the need for clearer guidelines regarding student employ of personal transportation devices near school zones and bus routes.

  • On February 7, 2026, Zayne Boggs was hit by a Kerrville ISD bus while skateboarding home from school.

The players

Zayne Boggs

A 17-year-old Kerrville student who was hit by a school bus while skateboarding home from Hill Country High School.

Kerrville ISD

The school district that operates the bus involved in the accident with Zayne Boggs.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We must prioritize student safety and work with authorities to ensure Zayne has everything he needs during recovery.”

— Kerrville ISD

What’s next

Kerrville ISD stated it is cooperating with authorities and providing support to the Boggs family, but the question of liability is still under investigation.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the growing need for enhanced safety measures, infrastructure improvements, and collaboration between school districts, local authorities, and transportation departments to ensure the safety of students using alternative forms of transportation near schools.