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Tyler County Man Died and Beaumont Man Charged Following Weekend Crash

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A Tyler County man is dead and a Beaumont man is criminally charged following a weekend crash in the Golden Triangle.

According to Beaumont Police, 24-year-old Jonah Watts was driving late Saturday evening on Highway 105 just east of Major Drive in northwest Beaumont when his vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a vehicle driven by Johnny Longnion, 51, of Warren. Longnion was killed.

Watts underwent treatment for non-life threatening injuries before being released to Beaumont Police custody. Police say he is now charged with Intoxication Manslaughter and Intoxication Assault.

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