PORT NECHES, Texas — A 46-year-old man was killed in a heavy equipment accident at the Sterling Shipyard in Port Neches.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating the fatal incident that occurred at 906 Main St.
Justice of the Peace Ben Collins ordered an autopsy. The victim's name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Man killed in heavy equipment accident at Sterling Shipyard in Port Neches
The sheriff's office will release additional details as they become available.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.