An off-duty Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputy was struck and killed Saturday evening by a suspected drunk driver, the department said.
At around 8 p.m., the deputy, 71-year-old James Lee of Hamshire, near Winnie, was mowing his lawn when an SUV, believed to be running at excessive speed, suddenly dove off-road into a ditch, striking him.
Deputy Lee was pronounced dead at the scene, Texas DPS said in a release.
The driver of the SUV, identified by Texas DPS as 38-year-old Michael Miller of Beaumont, was transported to an area hospital where he suffered moderate injuries. He was later taken into custody and charged with intoxication manslaughter, and unlawful carry of a weapon.
Texas DPS said in the release that the investigation remains ongoing.
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At around 8 p.m., the deputy, 71-year-old James Lee of Hamshire, near Winnie, was mowing his lawn when an SUV, believed to be running at excessive speed, suddenly dove off-road into a ditch, striking him.
Deputy Lee was pronounced dead at the scene, Texas DPS said in a release.
The driver of the SUV, identified by Texas DPS as 38-year-old Michael Miller of Beaumont, was transported to an area hospital where he suffered moderate injuries. He was later taken into custody and charged with intoxication manslaughter, and unlawful carry of a weapon.
Texas DPS said in the release that the investigation remains ongoing.
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