Beaumont, TX — January 2, 2026, a woman was killed as the result of a pedestrian accident at around 12:13 a.m. along Calder Avenue.
Preliminary details from authorities said that the accident took place off the corner of Calder Avenue and North 15th Street, just off I-10.
According to officials, a 61-year-old woman was on foot at the time. It appears a Kia Sorento was going eastbound, and it struck the woman. Due to the collision, the woman was killed.
Details suggest the vehicle remained at the scene. Authorities did not report any pending charges.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
My hope here is that authorities have been thorough with the investigations rather than writing it off and moving on. Sometimes, officials treat pedestrian accidents as a low priority, and that can lead to crucial details slipping through the cracks. Any number of factors could have contributed to the accident, and it’s important steps are taken to consider all evidence carefully. Either authorities will be able to show they did that, or the crash may need a look from more thorough independent investigators.