LUFKIN, Texas — The woman killed when she was struck by a vehicle Monday night in Lufkin has been identified.
According to the Lufkin Police Department, around 9:10 p.m., police were called to the scene of an accident involving a pedestrian on Loop 287 at the Denman Ave. overpass, near Café Del Rio.
Police say a woman, who was identified as Nicole White, 48, of Lufkin, was trying to cross the road, just before the overpass, when she walked into the path of a southbound pickup truck.
The driver, who was identified as Chad Chessher, 40, of Timpson, told authorities he did not see White.
White was pronounced dead at the scene. Chessher was not injured.
"Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers," the city of Lufkin said.