Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run

LONGVIEW — A Kilgore woman is killed in a hit and run accident in Longview. It happened around 7:00 Sunday night in the 700 block of South Green Street. Police say 29-year-old Tracey Turk was struck by a car while crossing the street. She was taken to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. The motorist that struck Turk fled the scene without stopping. According to KETK, the vehicle is a 1992-1994 Mercury Grand Marquis, goldish-pewter in color, and had damage to the front end as a result of the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Gregg County Crimestoppers at http://www.greggcountycrimestoppers.com or 903-236-STOP.