BEAUMONT, Texas — A Mauriceville man who is accused of running down and killing a Beaumont man with his car in October has been indicted in the man's death.
Max Lee Keath, 45, of Mauriceville, has been indicted in the killing of Christopher Matthews, 38, of Beaumont in October 2022.
Officers responded to The Trace at North Major apartment complex, after receiving a call about a victim who had been hit with a vehicle.
Upon arrival they found Matthews, near the back of the complex suffering from severe injuries.
Matthews was taken to an area hospital in critical condition where he later died, according to the press release provided at the time of incident.
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This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
