BEAUMONT, Texas — A longtime Beaumont Beaumont ophthalmologist died Wednesday after being struck by a car in downtown Houston.
Dr. Richard Levacy was struck by a car in while crossing a street in downtown Houston and later died according to a statement from his family.
The accident happened near the Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts according according to Levacy's family.
Houston Police responded and are investigating the incident family said in a statement sent to 12News.
Dr. Levacy, who has been practicing in Beaumont for more than 30 years, is survived by his wife, five children and eight granddaughters, according to the Eye Centers of Southeast Texas website.
Dr. Levacy held a "fellowship in external eye disease and corneal surgery" from the Baylor College of Medicine, the site said.
Dr. Levacy was a veteran of the United States Army Medical Corps as well as an Honorary Member of the 101st Airborne Division according to the site.
He graduated with honors from the University of Texas Medical Branch and did his residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston the website said.
Funeral arrangements for Dr. Levacy are pending.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
From the Levacy Family...
"Our family is devastated to confirm that Dr. Richard Anton Levacy died on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 as a direct result of injuries sustained when he was hit by a vehicle while crossing a street in downtown Houston.
The Houston Police responded quickly and appropriately and are handling the ongoing investigation of the accident.
For that reason, we will not comment further and ask for privacy. The family will release a statement of his life and legacy in the coming days."
From the Houston Police Department...
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 700 Austin Street about 6:25 p.m. on Tuesday (March 5).
The male victim, 73, was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where, on March 6, he was pronounced deceased.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant P. Lee and Officer S. Coke reported:
The victim, a pedestrian, was crossing Capital Street northbound at the Austin Street intersection when he was struck by an orange Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep, traveling northbound on Austin, initially stopped at a red light at the intersection. When the light turned green, the Jeep's driver turned left onto Capital and struck the victim while he was in the crosswalk.
The driver remained at the scene and showed no signs of intoxication.
There are no charges in this incident, as the investigation is continuing.