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Pedestrian flown to hospital after struck by vehicle in Lufkin

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LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Lufkin police are investigating after a man was struck by a vehicle Tuesday night. According to Lufkin PIO Jessica Pebsworth, the man was walking in the 600 block of W. Frank Avenue at around 8:50 p.m. He was struck by a sedan that was headed eastbound on that street. The driver of the sedan immediately stopped to check on the man, who Pebsworth said was conscious and alert. A medical helicopter was called and flew him to a out of town hospital. The driver was not injured. Police are investigating the incident.