Basic Facts
Crash date: April 24, 2026
Crash location: State Highway 12 near Evangeline Drive in Vidor, TX
People involved:
- Katelynn Ann Woodrome, 24
- Unidentified child, 3
- Unidentified driver, 56
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Yes
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Yes
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Vidor, TX — April 24, 2026, a child was killed and Katelynn Woodrome was injured in an alleged drunk driver accident at about 9:30 p.m. on State Highway 12.
Authorities said three vehicles collided near the intersection with Evangeline Drive.
Katelynn Ann Woodrome, 24, and her 3-year-old son were in a vehicle that was struck from behind by another vehicle, according to relatives.
The boy died after being transported to a Beaumont hospital, according to authorities, while Katelynn Woodrome remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
No other injuries were reported.
Another driver, a 65-year-old man, was arrested for intoxication manslaughter after the crash, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Orange County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
Assuming authorities can prove the alleged drunk driver in this crash was intoxicated, investigators should look beyond the scene of the accident to determine where he had been drinking.
Under Texas law, an alcohol provider can be held accountable for any injuries caused by a patron who was served while obviously intoxicated. It’s not clear if the driver involved in this accident was drinking at a restaurant or bar, but the child’s family deserves to know everyone who may have played a role in this crash.
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