BEAUMONT, Texas — A 75-year-old Beaumont resident has been identified as the man who died Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, after being hit by a car on South MLK Parkway.

The victim, Jose Martinez-Torres, was pronounced dead at the scene following the crash, which happened around 9:24 p.m. in the 2000 block of South MLK Parkway, according to the Beaumont Police Department.

Investigators say the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with officers. Multiple units responded to assist with the investigation, including the Traffic Unit, Identification Unit and Beaumont Fire Department.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact BPD at (409) 832-1234.

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