Man Killed in Beaumont Bicycle Accident on MLK Parkway at Crockett Street

Beaumont, Texas – According to the police, a bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday evening in Beaumont.

The deadly accident happened on March 2, on MLK Parkway at Crockett Street.

Police said a man was riding a bicycle westbound on Crockett Street and as he was riding across MLK Parkway, he was struck by a southbound 2003 GMC.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

No additional information was provided.

The police are investigating the crash.

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