Gracie Massey Killed in Lufkin Pedestrian Accident on Pershing Avenue near Schuller Street

Lufkin, Texas (April 17, 2022) – The 14-year-old girl who was critically injured Friday night in a hit-and-run accident in Lufkin has died, according to the authorities.

The accident happened around 10:30 p.m., April 15, in the 1100 block of Pershing Avenue near the intersection of Schuller Street.

Authorities said Gracie Massey, 14, and two other juveniles were walking westbound in the center turn lane when a westbound vehicle approached them from behind. Massey was then struck by the vehicle after the two other juveniles ran to the other side of the street.

The driver fled the scene after the accident.

Massey was taken to a local hospital before being airlifted to a Houston hospital in critical condition where she was pronounced dead on Monday afternoon.

The juveniles described the suspect vehicle as a dark-colored van or possibly an SUV and will likely have significant front-end damage.

An investigation is underway. Anyone with information on the driver’s identity is asked to call the department at (936) 633-0356 or Crime Stoppers at (936) 639-TIPS.

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