Pedestrian Killed in Longview Accident on Pine Tree Road

Longview, Texas (November 13, 2023) – A pedestrian was fatally injured in a crash late night Friday in Longview, according to the authorities.

The Longview Police Department said the deadly accident happened at around 11:44 p.m. on November 10 on Pine Tree Road.

Per the report, 50-year-old Candice Gearhart was driving while intoxicated north in the outer lane in the 900 block of Pine Tree Road when struck a pedestrian on a scooter.

The unidentified pedestrian was transported to a hospital, where they died later.

Gearhart was booked into the Gregg County Jail early Saturday and was charged with intoxication and manslaughter.

Gearhart bonded out of the Gregg County Jail for $25,000 on Saturday.

No other injuries were reported in the incident.

An investigation is ongoing.

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