40-Year-Old Kountze Woman Killed in Beaumont Two-Vehicle Crash on I-10 near Purple Heart Memorial Bridge

Beaumont, Texas (July 16, 2021) – A 40-year-old Kountze woman was killed Thursday evening in a two-vehicle crash near downtown Beaumont, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 6:19 p.m., July 15, on Interstate 10 near the Purple Heart Memorial Bridge.

DPS said a woman was driving a Chevy Impala when she failed to control her speed and rear-ended an 18-wheeler.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not been released.

The 18-wheeler driver was uninjured in the crash.

No other details were provided.

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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