One Critically Injured in Beaumont Bicycle Accident on Delaware; Jason Lynn McKnight Arrested

Beaumont, Texas (March 31, 2020) – A bicyclist was critically injured Sunday morning in a hit-and-run accident in Beaumont, according to a local news source.

The accident was reported just after 9:00 a.m. March 29, in the 5300 block of Delaware.

According to police, witnesses said a vehicle struck a bicyclist and then continued driving without stopping. 

The bicyclist was found unresponsive and was taken to a Houston hospital with critical injuries. 

The suspect vehicle was found near Eastex Freeway. The driver, 52-year-old Jason Lynn McKnight, of Beaumont, was arrested and taken to the Jefferson County Jail, for an accident involving personal injury or death.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

We wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

With the surge in popularity of alternate transportation to save on fuel costs, bicycling has emerged as a new form of mobility forced to compete with motorized traffic in dangerous situations. This has resulted in many more accidents between human-powered vehicles and powerful engine-driven machines, producing tragic injuries as well as countless fatalities.

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If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, you should consult with attorneys who have a history of success in personal injury claims. To speak with an attorney, please  Click to call: 281-943-5555.