Texas boy, 10, hit by car while crossing street with Mother's Day gift

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A Texas boy, 10, was struck by a car Sunday morning just moments after buying his mom a Mother's Day gift, according to authorities.

The boy told officers he had just snuck out to buy the gift at a Dollar General store in Lufkin, about 120 miles northeast of Houston, according to a news release by the Lufkin Police Department. 

He made his purchase -- a card and a box of candy -- and was crossing the street to go home when he was side-swiped in the outside lane by a northbound Chevy Malibu, the release added. 

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Police said he suffered a broken leg and was rushed to a local area hospital following the accident. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, they added. 

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The driver of the Malibu noted that he didn't see the boy until it was too late, according to authorities.

The boy was crossing the street to go home when he was side-swiped in the outside lane by a northbound Chevy Malibu, according to the Lufkin Police Department (Lufkin Police Department)

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"Please say a prayer for a speedy recovery for this thoughtful young man," the Lufkin Police Department said. "We ask that you send some thoughts and prayers his mother’s way as well."