Edward Stedman IV Killed in Beaumont Bicycle Accident on Delaware; Jason Lynn McKnight Charged

Beaumont, Texas (May 20, 2020) – The bicyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run accident in March in Beaumont has been identified as Edward Stedman IV, according to police.

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

According to police, Jason Lynn McKnight, 53, of Beaumont, was driving when he hit Edward Stedman IV, who was riding a bicycle.

McKnight fled the scene, and his vehicle was found near Eastex Freeway.

Stedman was taken to a Houston hospital where he later died.

McKnight was arrested and taken to the Jefferson County Jail. A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted him on a charge of Accident Involving Personal Injury or Death. If convicted, he could face 2-20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Edward Stedman IV.

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 lost someone in a bicycle accident, you should consult with attorneys who have a history of success in wrongful death claims. To speak with a wrongful death attorney, please  Click to call: 281-943-5555.