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Texas Influencer Accidentally Hits Son, No Severe Injuries

4/17/2026

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Texas parenting influencer Kelly Hopton-Jones revealed on social media that she accidentally ran over her 23-month-old son Henry with her car.
The incident occurred while she was driving her daughter Lily to pick up donuts.
Neighbors helped take Lily as Hopton-Jones rushed Henry to the emergency room.
X-rays showed no severe injuries, though Henry suffered pelvic fractures that will take time to heal.

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Texas parenting influencer Kelly Hopton-Jones revealed on social media that she accidentally ran over her 23-month-old son Henry with her car.
The incident occurred while she was driving her daughter Lily to pick up donuts.
Neighbors helped take Lily as Hopton-Jones rushed Henry to the emergency room.
X-rays showed no severe injuries, though Henry suffered pelvic fractures that will take time to heal.