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1 killed in multi-vehicle crash in Longview

The four-vehicle wreck shut down traffic in both directions on Loop 281.
Credit: KYTX CBS19 Staff

LONGVIEW, Texas — A Good Samaritan is dead following a Tuesday morning multi-vehicle crash in Longview.

According to the Longview Police Department, the wreck occurred around 5:40 a.m. at the intersection of Loop 281 and Birdsong Street, near Lake LeTourneau. 

Credit: KYTX

Police say the accident was a result of two separate incidents.

After the initial crash, a pedestrian trying to direct traffic was struck by a vehicle, according to police. The pedestrian was pronounced dead by officials.

The LPD says others were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

The roadway has been reopened after initially being shut down due to the accidents.

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