Zayne Boggs, a 17-year-old Hill Country High student, is facing a long road to recovery after being struck by a school bus Wednesday afternoon near Tacos to Go.

Zayne had just started a new job at The Wash Tub and was traveling from school to work when the accident happened. He was riding his electric skateboard on the sidewalk when he hit a bump and was thrown into oncoming traffic. The back tire of KISD Bus #6 went over him.

His injuries are extensive.

His mother Jessica, who works at Peterson Regional Medical Center, was at work when she heard the sirens — not knowing they were for her son.

They called while I was at work. I could hear the EMS and sirens.

— Jessica Boggs

As of Friday evening, Zayne was in his fourth surgery. His injuries include multiple pelvic fractures, spinal fractures, a ruptured bladder, a torn iliac artery, internal degloving, and injury to his colon.

The family needs help with medical expenses, travel, food, and the months of recovery ahead.