On Wednesday, July 22, 2020 around 10:46 p.m. Beaumont Police responded to the area of Helbig Road and Nathan Street in reference to a train- pedestrian accident. Beaumont EMS arrived and attempted life saving measures, however, the victim was pronounced deceased. Personnel on board the train advised that they observed the victim walking on the tracks and attempted to audibly signal him numerous times to move away, however the victim did not heed the warnings, at which point he was struck. Detectives are investigating and an autopsy was ordered. The victim was identified as Ronnie Pratt, a 34 year old Beaumont resident.
