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30-year-old woman struck, killed on Highway 96 in Lumberton New Year's Eve

The woman who was hit was wearing dark clothing, and there was nothing the driver could have done to avoid her, Lumberton Police said.

LUMBERTON, Texas — A 30-year-old woman died after being struck by a car on a highway in Lumberton New Year's Eve. 

The accident happened at 7:54 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins said. Lesley Jayne Hansen of Lumberton was crossing Highway 96 at Boardwalk, going from the west side of the highway to the east side in the southern half of the intersection when she was hit, he said. 

Hansen was hit by a 74-year-old woman from Silsbee who was driving a 2019 Nissan Kick SUV going northbound in the outside lane of traffic, Sullins said. 

Witnesses at the scene said both directions of Highway 96 had a green light when Hansen walked directly in front of the car. 

Hansen was wearing dark clothing, and there was nothing the driver could have done to avoid her, he said. 

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