Sheriff's Office seeks 2 persons of interest in fatal crash near Veolia

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The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, March 28 on Texas 73 east of Veolia. Deputies have identified Javeon Javon Blount and Demarcus Dewayne Elam as persons of interest who may have information relevant to the case, but they are not being named as suspects at this time. The unidentified Black female driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Why it matters

Fatal crashes on Texas highways are a serious public safety concern, and the Sheriff's Office is working to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident in order to hold any responsible parties accountable and prevent similar tragedies in the future.

The details

Deputies responded to a report of a reckless driver on Texas 73 east of Veolia around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Upon arrival, they found a vehicle that had crashed in the center median, with an unresponsive Black female driver who was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are now seeking Javeon Javon Blount and Demarcus Dewayne Elam as persons of interest who may have information about the incident, though they are not currently considered suspects.

• The incident occurred on Saturday, March 28, 2026 around 6:30 a.m.
• Justice of the Peace Justin Chesson pronounced the driver deceased at the scene.

What’s next

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident or the two persons of interest to come forward and contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers.