Beaumont Crash Results in Death of US Navy Serviceman

A US Navy Serviceman ID’d as Jaquane Carter, 30, was killed in a big rig crash on Friday afternoon. 

Carter, from Burgaw, North Carolina, was traveling westbound in a Kia Sportage at the time of the accident.

Carter reportedly failed to stop for traffic around 12:40 p.m. on April 1st.

As a result, his vehicle rear-ended a 2019 Freightliner towing a 53-foot-semi-trailer. 

Unfortunately, the US Navy Serviceman died at the scene of the accident.

Police shut down traffic on the roadway for a period of time following the wreck. 

The crash remains under investigation.

JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jaquane Carter.

In 2020, studies showed that the state of California reported 3,723 motor-vehicle deaths which was an increase from 2019. 

In the U.S. one’s odds of dying in a car accident is around 1 in 107.

Always make sure to wear a seatbelt, obey traffic laws, and avoid distractions while driving.

If your injuries are caused by the negligence of a third party you may be entitled to compensation. In the event of a death, families may also be entitled to wrongful death benefits.

Contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111 if you need legal assistance following an accident.