Jose Martinez-Torres Identified in Fatal Crash on South MLK Parkway in Beaumont, Texas – August 29, 2025

On the evening of August 29, 2025, a fatal pedestrian collision occurred in Beaumont, Texas, claiming the life of 75-year-old Jose Martinez-Torres. The incident took place around 9:24 p.m. in the 2000 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Beaumont Police confirmed the identity of the deceased on September 1, following their ongoing investigation.

Authorities reported that the driver involved in the incident remained at the scene and fully cooperated with law enforcement. Multiple divisions, including the Traffic Unit, Identification Unit, and Beaumont Fire Department, responded to assist in managing the scene and gathering evidence.