Off-Duty Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy James Lee Killed in Jefferson County Pedestrian Accident on Burrell-Wingate Road near Fannett

Jefferson County, Texas (July 10, 2022) – An off-duty Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was struck and killed by a vehicle as he mowed his lawn Saturday night near Fannett in Jefferson County has been identified by authorities.

James Lee, 71, died in the crash that happened at around 8:12 p.m. Saturday, July 9, in the 19000 block of Burrell-Wingate Road, about four miles east of state Highway 124.

Authorities said a 2017 Toyota SUV was speeding westbound on Burrell-Wingate Road when it veered off the roadway while negotiating a curve and struck Lee, who was mowing his yard.

Lee, a resident of Hamshire, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the SUV, Michael David Miller, 38, of Beaumont, was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter and unlawfully carrying a weapon.

Further details regarding the collision were immediately provided.

The accident remains under investigation.

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