Edgar Espinosa Killed in Jefferson County Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 90 near Rice Field Road

Jefferson County, Texas (January 10, 2021) – A man was killed, and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night in Jefferson County, near China, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The fatal crash happened around 11:00 p.m., January 9, on Highway 90 near Rice Field Road.

DPS said a 2019 Hyundai SUV was traveling eastbound on the highway while a 2002 Acura sedan was traveling southbound on Rice Field Road.

The Acura failed to stop at the stop sign and pulled out in front of the Hyundai, resulting in a collision.

The force of the impact caused both vehicles to go off the roadway.

The Acura driver, Edgar Espinosa, 29, of Beaumont, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Hyundai driver, Cameryn Vaughn, 22, of Beaumont, was taken to Baptist Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The crash closed Highway 90 for over two hours. The lanes have since been reopened.

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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