Woman Struck by Car over the Weekend

LONGVIEW — Police say a woman suffered life-threatening injuries when she was hit by a car in Longview. On Friday at 11:56 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1000 Block of East Marshall Avenue. When officers arrived, witnesses said a woman later identified as Lauren Lynn Jester, 29, of Longview, had attempted to cross the roadway when she was struck by a car driven by Melvin Hinchen of Marshall. Witnesses also said that Jester was wearing dark colored clothing and ran out into the roadway in front of Hinchen’s car. Jester was transported to Good Shepherd Medical Center. Hinchen was not injured. The crash remains under investigation.