Longview – Victim of Suspected Hit-and-run Crash on Green Street Identified
Posted on Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 at 4:16 am
Longview law enforcement officials have released the name of the man who died in a suspected vehicle collision on Green Street, Tuesday night.
The fatality was identified as Harold Garrett. He is a 62-year-old resident of Longview.
At around 10:21 p.m., police officers were requested to assist in a collision on Green Street near the Nelson Street railway bridge. According to initial reports, an unconscious man was seen lying at middle of South Green St. When authorities arrived at the scene, they found an injured man who was later identified as Harold Garrett.
Garrett was immediately taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. Police and EMS said that Garrett sustained life-threatening injuries from the crash.
Details surrounding the accident are unclear at this time. Further information will be released as the investigation progresses.
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), car accidents happen almost every minute of every day, and for every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. That is roughly about 6 million car accidents every year and 90 people dying in car accidents every day in the U.S. alone. Driving while distracted, under the influence of alcohol, and at an unsafe speed are three most common causes of car accidents.
If you are a victim of a hit and run accident, or you know someone who is, or you lost a loved one because of this, then please don’t hesitate to ask for help. The police will always be there to help you, but more than that, car accident lawyers are always willing to help you in protecting your rights and getting you the justice that you deserve. They will also help you file a lawsuit and get fair and just compensation for physical and emotional trauma you experienced.
