Gregg County – Bridget Lee Scott Injured by Hit-and-Run Driver on FM 2767

Gregg County local officials have released the name of the victim who sustained injuries after getting struck by a vehicle on Farm to Market 2767, Tuesday morning.

The pedestrian was identified as 38-year-old Bridget Lee Scott. She was a resident of Longview.

According to initial reports, Scott was seen walking across FM 2767 when a white pickup truck heading north struck her. The impact of the collision left Scott with serious injuries. She was rushed to a Tyler hospital where she is listed in critical condition.

The vehicle that struck the victim sped off and is nowhere to be found. Authorities are searching for a pickup truck, possibly a Chevrolet, with damages to the hood, windshield, and front quarter panel.

Police did not release information about the identity of the driver.

The crash remains under investigation.

Our deepest sympathies to the victim of this unfortunate event. We strongly believe that the Gregg County Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.

Injuries caused by vehicle collisions can vary from crash to crash. Some injuries may heal within a span of days while others could paralyze a victim’s body for a month. The most commonly known car accident injuries include neck and chest and head and back injuries. Broken and ligament damages are also quite common.

Being a victim of a collision is an overwhelming experience. If you are a passenger in a car involved in crash, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention for yourself and anyone who needs it. After this, you’ll want to alert your insurance provider regarding damages or injuries you sustained from the collision. To submit a claim, you would need to gather documents supporting your claim. These may include a video of the scene or a photograph of the damages to the vehicles, police reports stating the facts of the accident, and medical records indicating the severity of your injury, to name a few.