Man Released from Jail Killed in Pedestrian Accident on US 69 in Jefferson County

29-Year-Old Groves Man Killed in Jefferson County Pedestrian Accident on US 69

Jefferson County, Texas (August 20, 2019) – A 29-year-old Groves man was killed Monday afternoon in a pedestrian accident in Jefferson County, according to the DPS.

The deadly accident took place around 2:15 p.m., August 19, on US 69 near FM 3514.

Deputies said the man had been released from jail earlier when he was hit by a pickup truck driven by a 66-year-old Beaumont man in front of the Jefferson County jail.

The man was killed in the crash. His name has not been disclosed.

The pickup driver was uninjured in the crash.

The crash closed all southbound traffic lanes of US 69. Traffic was diverted onto the feeder road.

Drivers were asked to seek alternate routes.

An investigation is ongoing.