Christopher James Arrested in Fatal Port Arthur Motorcycle Crash on Gulfway Drive

Port Arthur, Texas (August 2, 2022) – A driver has been charged following the Friday DWI crash that left a motorcyclist dead in Port Arthur, according to the police.

Christopher James, 40, of Port Arthur, was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter.

The deadly accident happened just after 11:40 p.m., July 29, in the 100 block of Gulfway Drive.

Police said 47-year-old Port Arthur resident and city employee James Addison died after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle driven by Christopher James, 40, of Port Arthur.

James displayed signs of intoxication and was arrested. His bond was set at $30,000.

The police are investigating the crash.

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