Timothy Knighton killed in head-on crash along CR 4002

NEWTON CO., TX – An elderly man sustained fatal injuries Sunday in a two-vehicle collision along a rural roadway in Newton County, reports KJAS.

Shortly after 7 a.m., emergency crews responded to a major accident along Woods Community Road, or County Road 4002, in the southern outskirts of Newton. This is about 70 miles northeast of Beaumont.

Police say that for unknown reasons, a northbound Dodge pickup truck entered the southbound side of County Road 4002 and collided head-on with a southbound Lexus SUV.

Authorities pronounced the driver of the SUV, identified as 77-year-old Timothy Knighton, deceased at the scene.

The driver of the pickup truck did not sustain injuries in the crash.

A full investigation is underway.

If you’ve lost a loved one in a Newton County car accident caused by a wrong-way driver, your anger is entirely warranted. The Texas wrongful death attorneys at The Benton Law Firm share your family’s desire to hold reckless drivers accountable for their decisions. Call our team today at (214) 777-7777 or reach us via our website to get started with a free case evaluation.

Note: The information included in this post was derived from secondary sources and has not been independently confirmed. Any inaccurate information will be corrected immediately after being brought to the site’s attention. If you identify any false information within this story, please inform us immediately so we can adjust the post to contain the most accurate information available surrounding this event.

Disclaimer: The intent of this post is to provide general information to our readers and to help improve the safety and quality of life of those who live in our state. At the Benton Law Firm, we intend to honor those who are victimized in accidents across Texas. We aim to provide up to date information to the public surrounding these incidents in hopes of helping others to avoid becoming victims themselves or to know how to respond should a tragedy occur. Do not rely on any information within this post. Instead, seek further assistance from a legal or medical professional whenever necessary.