Port Arthur Man, 46, Killed and Three Hurt When Pickup Strikes His Turning Car on Gulfway Drive

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Branded Dunk Law Firm news card about the November 6, 2026, crash on Gulfway Drive at Trinity Avenue in Port Arthur, Texas, in which a pickup struck a turning car, killing a 46-year-old man and injuring three people, with the phone number 888-551-3865. The background is an AI-generated editorial illustration, not the actual crash scene: an empty city street at night under streetlights.

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — A 46-year-old Port Arthur man died and three other people were injured Friday night, November 6, 2026, when a pickup truck struck his car on Gulfway Drive, according to the Port Arthur Police Department as reported by 12NewsNow and Port Arthur News.

Police said officers responded to the 4500 block of Gulfway Drive at about 10 p.m., and an officer patrolling the area arrived shortly after the collision. A preliminary investigation shows a Nissan passenger car was trying to make a westbound turn from the 1600 block of Trinity Avenue when an eastbound Ford pickup struck it. Police identified the Nissan's driver as Korey Dekovan Landry, 46, of Port Arthur, who was pronounced dead.

A woman riding in the Nissan was critically injured and airlifted from the scene, and the Ford's driver and passenger were also seriously injured, police said. Port Arthur News reported that Police Chief Tim Duriso said the truck also struck a second vehicle, and that charges may be filed based on the investigation. No one has been charged in the reports we reviewed, and a decision about charges is not a finding of fault.

Mr. Landry's family described him as a loving family man who was actively involved in his community, police said. We extend our sympathy to his family and to everyone hurt in this crash.

Key Facts

  • Location: 4500 block of Gulfway Drive; the Nissan was turning from the 1600 block of Trinity Avenue (Port Arthur PD)
  • Date and time: Friday, November 6, 2026, about 10 p.m. (Port Arthur PD)
  • Vehicles: Nissan passenger car turning westbound; eastbound Ford pickup (Port Arthur PD). The chief said the truck also struck a second vehicle (Port Arthur News).
  • Death: Korey Dekovan Landry, 46, of Port Arthur, the Nissan's driver (Port Arthur PD)
  • Injuries: A woman riding in the Nissan, critical, airlifted; the Ford's driver and passenger, serious (Port Arthur PD)
  • Investigation: Port Arthur Police Department; the chief said charges may be filed based on the investigation (Port Arthur News). No charges reported.

Sources checked as of November 11, 2026, 7:32 a.m. CST. This line is not the article's publication date.

Timeline of Official Statements and Reporting

  • Nov. 6, about 10 p.m.: Crash in the 4500 block of Gulfway Drive; a patrolling officer arrives shortly after (Port Arthur PD).
  • 11:04 p.m.: A STAN alert says Gulfway Drive is closed from Rosedale Drive to Jefferson Drive (Port Arthur News).
  • Nov. 7, 3:38 a.m.: A second STAN alert says Gulfway Drive has reopened (Port Arthur News).
  • Nov. 10: 12NewsNow and Port Arthur News publish police details, including Mr. Landry's identification.

What Makes This Crash Different

This was a turning crash at night: police say one car was turning from a side street onto Gulfway Drive when a pickup traveling on Gulfway struck it. In crashes like this, investigators usually look closely at both sides of the movement: whether the turning driver had a clear view and enough time, and how fast the through vehicle was traveling, whether its lights were on and whether it could have stopped. Neither question has been answered publicly here.

The police chief has said charges may be filed based on the investigation, and Port Arthur News reported the pickup also hit a second vehicle. Four people were hurt or killed across at least two vehicles. A possible criminal case and any civil claims are separate processes with different standards and deadlines. Our guide on whether a wrongful death claim is criminal or civil explains the difference.

Questions Investigators May Examine

  • The pickup's speed and lighting, and whether it braked before impact.
  • Sight lines and lighting at Trinity Avenue and Gulfway Drive at night.
  • Whether traffic signals or signs control the intersection, and their timing if so.
  • Which second vehicle the pickup struck, and in what order the impacts happened.
  • Event data from the vehicles and any business, home or city camera video nearby.

These are investigative questions, not allegations that any driver, agency or company caused the crash.

What Remains Unknown

  • Whether charges will be filed, and against whom.
  • The current condition of the woman who was airlifted and of the Ford's occupants.
  • Details about the second vehicle the chief said the truck struck, including whether anyone in it was hurt.
  • Whether alcohol, speed or visibility played any role; the sources reviewed do not say.

Evidence to Preserve

  • Request the crash report when it is available (see below) and keep the report or case number.
  • Find out where each vehicle is. Vehicles can be held as evidence. A person with legal authority can ask that a vehicle be preserved before it is repaired, salvaged or destroyed, while respecting any law-enforcement hold.
  • Ask about video early. Tell investigators or a lawyer about businesses, traffic cameras or doorbell cameras near Gulfway Drive and Trinity Avenue. Recordings can be overwritten. Do not enter restricted property to get them.
  • Ask about the STAN alerts and dispatch records. The closure times help fix the timeline, and the police department's records rules apply to 911 audio and dispatch logs.
  • Keep original photos, texts and witness contact details without editing them. Access a deceased person's phone or accounts only with proper legal authority.
  • Keep financial, work and insurance records, including funeral costs, medical bills, pay stubs, policies and claim letters.

Our guide on evidence that can disappear after a vehicle collision explains why preservation can matter before an investigation ends. Avoid public accusations, and do not post private family documents.

How to get the crash report. Texas peace officer crash reports (CR-3) are sold through TxDOT's crash reports page and its CRIS purchase site. TxDOT lists $6 for a regular copy and $8 for a certified copy, plus a possible processing charge, and people outside the eligible categories receive a redacted copy. Officers generally have ten days to submit reports, which does not guarantee a report is available on day ten. Requests for scene photos, video or other investigation files go to the investigating agency (the Port Arthur Police Department), not TxDOT.

What Families Should Know

This is general information about Texas law, not advice about anyone's claim, and it does not assume anyone is at fault.

Who can bring a wrongful death claim in Texas? Under Civil Practice and Remedies Code §71.004, a wrongful death action is for the exclusive benefit of the surviving spouse, children and parents of the person who died, and one or more of them may bring it for all of them. If none of them files within three calendar months after the death, the executor or administrator must bring it unless all of them ask otherwise. That three-month rule is not the overall filing deadline.

What is the deadline? CPRC §16.003(b) generally requires a suit for injury resulting in death to be brought within two years after the cause of action accrues, and it says the claim accrues on the death of the injured person. Tolling and special rules can apply, so nothing here is a calculated deadline for any family. A person who was injured but survived has a separate personal-injury provision in §16.003(a).

How does fault work? Under CPRC Chapter 33, a claimant found more than 50 percent responsible cannot recover damages, and a lower percentage reduces damages by that share. In a death case, the fault of the person who died can count. Fault is decided on the evidence, and the sources we reviewed do not make a final finding.

Damages. Texas wrongful death damages are awarded in proportion to the injury under §71.010, which does not state a fixed dollar ceiling. That does not mean "no caps" in every situation: exemplary (punitive) damages, claims against government entities and health-care claims follow separate rules that need individual legal review.

A wrongful death lawyer can explain these rules without assuming anyone is responsible. Before signing an insurance release, understand which claims it settles and whether you have authority to sign it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a possible criminal charge affect a civil claim? A civil wrongful death claim is separate and does not have to wait for a criminal decision. A lawyer can explain how the two can interact.

Who may bring a wrongful death claim in Texas? The surviving spouse, children and parents, under CPRC §71.004. The details are explained in the Texas law section above.

Where is the crash report? Port Arthur police reports are filed with TxDOT and can be purchased through CRIS once available. Officers generally have ten days to submit reports, so availability varies.

How Dunk Law Firm Can Help

A case review can help identify which records to request, what evidence may need preserving, which insurance policies to look at and who may have authority to act. It cannot establish fault or promise compensation before the facts are known.

Dunk Law Firm handles wrongful death, catastrophic injury and commercial vehicle cases. Our Houston office serves families in Port Arthur, Jefferson County and Southeast Texas and throughout Texas, and the firm also serves clients statewide in Tennessee, Missouri and Wisconsin, with offices in Memphis, St. Louis and Milwaukee. Dunk Law Firm does not contact families after a crash; if you have questions, reach out when you are ready.

For a free case review, call [888-551-3865](tel:+18885513865) or visit Dunk Law Firm. Help is available 24/7, with no upfront attorney fees. Ask about the written fee agreement and case expenses.

You do not need to have every document ready to ask an initial question.

Sources

Sources checked November 11, 2026, 7:32 a.m. CST.

1. 12NewsNow (KBMT): Port Arthur man, 46, killed, 3 others hurt after pickup truck strikes his car on Gulfway Dr Friday night — published 12:02 p.m. CST, updated 10:22 p.m. CST Nov. 10, 2026 2. Port Arthur News: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Gulfway Drive crash — published 10:03 a.m. Nov. 10, 2026

The images with this article are AI-generated editorial illustrations, not photographs of the actual scene.

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