Texas

Joel Baeza Jr Killed in Accident at South Martin Luther King Jr Dr in Port Arthur, TX

Date of Accident
June 6, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Joel Baeza Jr
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Port Arthur, TX, USA

What Happened

Port Arthur Police are investigating a crash that killed a man at South Martin Luther King Jr Dr in Port Arthur, TX on June 6th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 6:11 a.m. According to investigators, a Honda Civic is said to have colliding with an oncoming vehicle under unclear circumstances. Following the initial collision, the Honda veered from the road into a nearby ship channel. An occupant of the Honda, 27-year-old Joel Baeza Jr,  suffered fatal injuries in the collision. Additional details have not been made available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Port Arthur Police Department
Vehicles Involved
Honda Civic
Road/Highway
South Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger vehicle collided with another vehicle before veering from the road into a ship channel

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