Johnathan Droddy ID’d as Man Killed in Beaumont Crash on Interstate 10 at Laurel Street

Beaumont, Texas (October 25, 2022) – The man who died early Tuesday morning in a three-vehicle crash in Beaumont has been identified as Johnathan Allen Droddy, 32, of Vidor.

The deadly crash happened at around 5:50 a.m. on Interstate 10 at Laurel Street.

According to the Beaumont Police, an 18-wheeler box truck transporting U.S. mail was heading north/eastbound on Interstate 10 when its driver lost control of the truck.

The 18-wheeler then crashed into the center median, knocked it and traveled into the south/westbound lanes, where it hit a south/westbound 2016 Ford Escape driven by Droddy. A GMC Sierra Pickup truck traveling south/westbound was hit by the center divider.

Droddy died at the scene. The driver of the 18-wheeler was transported to a Beaumont hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the GMC did not suffer any injuries.

Further details regarding the collision were immediately provided.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

There are many different reasons why automobile, 18-wheeler, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents occur, including driver negligence, driver inattention, 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 under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the factors listed above are the main causes of most accidents, there may also be other factors involved, which is why it’s important that an investigation be conducted before evidence disappears, especially in cases involving a fatality.  At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, we will act quickly to secure accident scene photos, interview witnesses, obtain police records, and secure other valuable evidence needed to win your case.  Call now for a free consultation.

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