On Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 9:19 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the intersection of Dowlen and Phelan in reference to a major traffic crash. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Jeep Compass disregarded a red traffic light and entered the intersection, striking a Cadillac SUV. The driver of the Jeep Compass was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other passenger of the Jeep, as well as the driver of the Cadillac were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The deceased victim has been identified as Bryant K. Foster, a 31 year old Beaumont resident. The investigation is on-going.
