Three Killed in Port Arthur Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 82 near Valero Refinery

Port Arthur, Texas (May 21, 2021) – Three people were killed and another was injured Thursday night in a two-vehicle crash in Port Arthur, according to the Port Arthur Police Department.

The fatal crash happened around 7:35 p.m., May 20, in the 2600 block of Highway 82.

Police said a Dodge truck was traveling northbound on the highway when it crossed over into southbound traffic and crashed into a passenger vehicle.

Three of the four people in the Dodge were killed in the crash. Their identities have not been released.

The Dodge driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment. A blood search warrant was issued to determine if he was intoxicated at the time of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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