Tyler – Longview Woman Injured by Hit-and-run Driver on FM 2767
Posted on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 at 10:56 am
The Texas Department of Public Safety is still looking for the hit-and-run driver who hit a Longview woman on Farm to Market 2767 Road, Sunday evening.
Just after 8:00 p.m., Gregg County local officials responded to FM 2767, also known as Old Kilgore Highway, after receiving an alert reporting a crash between a pedestrian and a vehicle. According to said report, a woman was attempting to cross the highway when she was struck by a white pickup truck that was travelinga long the northbound lanes.
The victim was seriously injured from the collision. He was immediately transported to Christus Mother Frances Hospital–Tyler where he was listed in critical condition.
Meanwhile, the driver of the pickup truck fled the scene after hitting the victim. His identity remains unknown at this time.
The investigation is still in progress.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victims. We are hoping and praying for a fast recovery of both parties.
Car collisions are extremely prevalent in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is getting injured in approximately two minutes. Unfortunately, despite the government’s aggressive efforts to educate drivers about safety, the cases of speeding, driving under the influence, and negligence are still on the rise. In fact, most of the common causes of accidents in the state are due to the driver’s lack of awareness and precaution.
Knowing the statistics helps us to be more aware of how our choices can affect other people’s lives. For instance, driving while under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs dramatically increases your risk of being involved in a crash by roughly 16% and 24%, respectively. While these cases are extremely dangerous, these can be prevented by making the right decisions. So before hitting the road, know that car accidents leave scars and trauma that can be devastating for the victims. For this reason, it is important that you take all the necessary precautions to avoid it.
