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BPD
Beaumont police detectives are seeking public assistance for information surrounding the ATV/pedestrian crash that occurred at Tyrrell Park on May 8 and claimed the life of a 6-year-old boy.
Detectives have received information that the incident may have been captured on video. This video can help detectives with the investigation and anyone who has information about it is asked to contact Detective Wagner at (409) 980-7253.
From the original release:
On Saturday, May 8, at 7:09 p.m., Beaumont police responded to Tyrrell Park in reference to a crash involving an ATV/four-wheeler and a 6-year-old. Preliminary investigation has revealed that a 36-year-old male was operating the ATV in the park and struck the child. The child was transported to a local hospital where he died a short time later.
The driver of the ATV was placed under arrest for outstanding warrants unrelated to this incident and transported to the Jefferson County Jail. The investigation is on-going.