Beaumont police are investigating a fatal wreck on Eastex Freeway, near Chinn Lane. The
driver lost control in a construction area and the vehicle caught fire. The driver was pronounced
dead at the scene. The initial investigation has revealed the driver was fleeing from an angry
mother who had caught the driver trying to make contact with her 12-year old daughter. The
wreck occurred just past 4:30 thismorning. The name of the fatality victim has not been
released.