BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont Police have spoken to a driver involved in a hit-and-run wreck that left one man dead early Saturday.
Sebastian C. Leith, 39, of Beaumont, was pronounced dead at the scene of the hit-and-run wreck early Saturday morning in the 4700 block of Phelan Blvd according to Beaumont Police.
Leith was driving a 2016 Acura MDX west on Phelan Blvd at about 1:46 a.m. when his car was struck by a gold SUV making a left turn onto Calder Ave police said.
The Acura flipped several times and Leith was ejected from the car.
The driver of the gold SUV fled the scene and police were looking for them until midday when they came to the police station to give a statement. Police say charges are pending.
From a Beaumont Police Department news release:
The Beaumont Police Traffic Unit is investigating a hit and run fatality crash.
On Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 1:46 AM, a black 2016 Acura MDX was traveling westbound in the 4700 block of Phelan and was struck by an unknown make or model, gold SUV. The SUV was traveling eastbound on Phelan and was making a left turn onto Calder. The driver of the black Acura lost control, flipped several times, and ejected the driver. The driver of the gold SUV fled the scene. The deceased driver was identified as Sebastian C. Leith, a 39 year old Beaumont man. If you have information about this hit and run investigation, contact the Beaumont Police Department, 409-832-1234. If you wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a possible cash reward, contact Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas: CALL -409-833-TIPS, LOG ON to 833TIPS.com or use the P3 TIPS app and submit your tip using a smartphone or tablet. All tips to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas WILL remain anonymous and you MAY qualify for a cash reward.
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This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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