Port Arthur, TX — January 9, 2026, a man sustained fatal injuries due to a bucket truck accident that happened around 9:00 a.m. along South Gulfway Drive.
Initial details about the accident say that it took place in the Sabine Pass area off 11th Avenue.
According to officials, a man was working on a bucket truck at the time. While doing so, the truck reportedly came into contact with power lines. As a result, the man was killed.
Right now, additional details are unavailable.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Work fatalities like this are bound to present significant hurdles for those affected. Not only is it challenging on its own to investigate a fatal accident, but also Texas has the most complex work fatality laws of any other state in the country. Despite what many think, there is not always a guaranteed path for a worker’s family to get benefits. That generally results in a complex legal maze, which isn’t the sort of thing authorities or OSHA are likely to help with. As such, it’s crucial to take steps early on to understand both the cause of the accident and the potential paths available to the victim’s loved ones.
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