Texas

Deputy James Lee Killed in Accident at Burrell-Wingate Rd in Jefferson County, TX

Published on: July 11, 2022

Date of Accident
July 9, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Deputy James Lee
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

Burrell-Wingate Rd, Beaumont, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a person at Burrell-Wingate Rd in Jefferson County, TX on July 9th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 8:15 p.m. Police say a westbound Toyota SUV is said to have been traveling at an unsafe speed while taking a curve before it veered from the road through a ditch. It then struck 71-year-old Deputy James Lee, who was operating a riding lawnmower in front of his home at the time. Lee suffered fatal injuries at the scene while the Toyota driver, identified as 38-year-old Michael Miller, was also hospitalized. He was later taken to jail on an Intoxicated Manslaughter charge. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Burrell-Wingate Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle veered from the road and struck a man operating a lawnmower at a his home

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