Homeless Woman Hit, Killed by Car at Loop 287 and Frank Avenue in Lufkin
Homeless Woman Killed in Lufkin Pedestrian Accident at Loop 287 and Frank Avenue
Lufkin, Texas (November 26, 2019) – A homeless Lufkin woman was hit and killed by a car early Tuesday morning in Lufkin, according to the police.
The deadly accident happened around 12:10 a.m. at the intersection of Loop 287 and Frank Avenue.
Police said a driver in the inside lane had stopped to allow the woman to cross the street, despite the light being green. Matthew Battise, 26, was driving in the outside lane hit the woman.
Battise did not see the woman crossing the street because he was obstructed by the other car.
The victim was taken to St. Luke’s Memorial Lufkin, where she later died. Her name has not been disclosed.
An investigation is underway.
