BREAKING: 45-year-old woman killed walking on Interstate 10, freeway closed for six hours

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Port Arthur, Texas
Interstate 10 West
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Incident type
Crash, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Port Arthur Texas in Port Arthur, Texas: A 45‐year‐old woman, Lorena Christian of Beaumont, was struck and killed while walking on Interstate 10 West near the intersection of Smith and Boyt Roads. The collision shut down the westbound lanes for more than six hours, with traffic diverted to Highway 124 at Smith Road. The incident occurred late Saturday night, just before 11:45 p.m., and the sheriff’s office is still investigating.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Lorena Christian Pedestrian Fatal

Original reporting

BREAKING: 45-year-old woman killed walking on Interstate 10, freeway closed for six hours

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