Fatal Auto-Pedestrian accident

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By Vanessa Holmes, Reporter - bio | email

Port Arthur police and Department of Public Safety troopers are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian accident.

It happened Friday night in the 6400 block of Gulfway Drive. 911 dispatchers received the first call around 10:30 p.m.

According to troopers on the scene, a man was attempting to walk across Gulfway Drive when he was struck by a truck.

Troopers say the man died at the scene.

The name of the victim has not been released pending notification of family members.

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