BEAUMONT, Texas — A cyclist who was hit by a car along College Street Tuesday night has died.
The deadly accident happened in the 4500 block of College Street near the O'Reilly Auto Parts and M&D Supply. Beaumont Police responded to the area shortly before 9 p.m., on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
The accident briefly shut down eastbound traffic.
The man was taken to an area hospital, where he died on Thursday, Justice of the Peace Ben Collins told 12News. Judge Collins has ordered an autopsy.
At this time, the victim's identity is unknown. This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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From a Tuesday night Beaumont Police Department release:
BPD is on the scene of a possible Auto Pedestrian Fatality Crash in the 4500 block of College Street (in front of O’Reilly Auto Parts).
All Eastbound traffic in the 4500 block of College is being diverted at 23rd. Westbound lanes are still open but please slow down and use caution in the area as traffic investigators arrive to work the scene. We will update when Eastbound lanes are back open.