Jerry Lynn Brachett ID’d as Man Killed in Beaumont Bicycle Accident on College Street at Avenue G

Beaumont, Texas (February 15, 2020) – The man who was killed in a bicycle accident early Friday morning in Beaumont has been identified as Jerry Lynn Brachett, 36, of Beaumont, according to the police.

The accident happened at about 2:15 a.m. February 14, in the 2500 block of College Street at Avenue G near Debb’s Liquor.

Police said Brachett was riding a bicycle eastbound in the far right lane of the street when he was rear-ended by a silver Hyundai accent, which was traveling in the same direction.

A deputy tried to perform life-saving efforts on Brachett, but he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. 

The crash closed the eastbound lanes of College Street for a short period.

The police are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jerry Lynn Brachett.

With the surge in the popularity of alternative 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.

At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, our experienced lawyers will help you in this situation.

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 to a wrongful death attorney, please Click to call: 281-943-5555.