Lonnie McCabe and Gilma Newman Injured in Jefferson County Motorcycle Crash on West Port Arthur Road near FM 3514

Jefferson County, Texas (November 3, 2021) – Two people were injured Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Jefferson County, according to the authorities.

The crash happened around 3:20 p.m., November 1, on West Port Arthur Road, about 1/2 mile north of FM 3514.

Authorities said a car was traveling northbound and was being followed by a motorcycle. The motorcyclist failed to control his speed and rear-ended the Nissan that was slowing down to make a left turn.

The Nissan driver, Gilma Newman, 59, of Port Arthur, was taken to Baptist Hospital for treatment.

The motorcyclist, Lonnie McCabe, 49, of Beaumont, was taken to CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital for treatment.

The Texas DPS is investigating the crash.

Most motorcycle crashes are caused by negligent drivers who don’t keep a proper lookout or fail to yield the right-of-way. Because motorcyclists are vulnerable, their injuries are usually severe, often suffering from road rash, broken bones, brain injuries, amputations, or spinal cord injuries. In some cases, the accident results in death.

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