A fatal vehicle accident occurred on Sunday around 1:00 in the morning in Beaumont. The accident occurred between a pickup truck and a car. Tragically, the two people that were riding in the car and one of the people that were riding inside of the truck passed away due to the accident. The other person riding in the truck was taken to receive medical attention and is in critical condition. It has been reported that the pickup truck was stolen. The accident is being investigated for further information.
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