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Lufkin motorcyclist killed after Tuesday crash

The crash happened in the 2200 block of Atkinson drive at about 5:55 p.m.
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LUFKIN — A motorcyclist is dead following a crash in Lufkin Tuesday evening.

The crash happened in the 2200 block of Atkinson drive at about 5:55 p.m.

According to Lufkin police, 31-year-old Crystal Tovar pulled out of her driveway into the path of the motorcycle headed west on Atkinson.

The male motorcyclist struck Tovar's Dodge Challenger. Emergency personnel transported him to the hospital with serious injuries.

A helicopter unit then flew the motorcyclist to Houston. He was originally listed in critical condition. However, he passed away Wednesday morning.

Authorities have not yet released the name of the deceased.

Tovar was not hurt in the crash. Police cited her for failure to yeild and for not having care insurance.

The crash remains under investigation.

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