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Longview woman on scooter killed in hit-and-run incident

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LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Longview police are asking for the public’s help in finding the person responsible for a fatal hit-and-run incident. According to a report by the Longview Police Department, the driver of a motorized scooter was struck by a vehicle in the 1500 block of E. Marshall Avenue around 10:47 p.m. Sunday. The vehicle in question is believed to be a two-tone black/grey Dodge Challenger with black wheels and possible front-end damage. The victim is identified as Carrie Evette Pickron, 39, of Longview, who was transported to a local hospital following the crash where she later succumbed to her injuries. Anyone having any information regarding this hit-and-run accident is encouraged to contact the Longview Police Department at (903) 237-1199 or Gregg County Crime Stoppers at (903) 236-STOP (7867) or online at greggcountycrimestoppers.org.