Jonnie Longnion Killed in Beaumont Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 105 at RFD Road

Beaumont, Texas (October 7, 2020) – One person was killed Saturday evening in a head-on collision in the north end of Beaumont, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 7:16 p.m., October 3, on Highway 105 at RFD Road.

Police said Jonah Watts, 24, of Beaumont, was driving westbound in the inside lane of the 7100 block of Highway 105 when he crossed the center turning lane into eastbound traffic and crashed head-on into another car.

The two people in the car were taken to a local hospital where one of them, Jonnie Longnion, 51, of Warren, later died. The other victim was treated for serious injuries.

Watts was taken to the hospital where he was medically cleared and was then taken to the Jefferson County Jail. He has been charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jonnie Longnion.

In Texas, a driver is legally intoxicated after consuming alcohol if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% or higher. A driver is also considered intoxicated if they don’t have the normal use of their mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol. Alcohol however is not the only intoxicant, as drivers can become intoxicated by ingesting prescription and illegal drugs such as crack, marijuana, and cocaine.

Regardless of what substance caused the driver’s reaction time to become significantly altered, intoxication by any means can cause terrible accidents and injuries.

Innocent victims harmed by drunk drivers are entitled to compensation for their injuries, including but not limited to medical expenses; lost wages; pain and suffering and mental anguish; physical impairment and disability; and most importantly, punitive damages to deter future conduct. If a death occurred because of a drunk driver, you will want a knowledgeable accident lawyer to bring a wrongful death action against the drunk driver.

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