Chambers County man arrested after killing pedestrian while driving recklessly, using phone

CHAMBERS COUNTY, Texas – A Chambers County man now faces a manslaughter charge after running over a bicyclist while driving recklessly earlier this year.

The accident happened in the early afternoon on April 14 at FM 1405, South of McKinney Road. Adrian Combs was riding his bicycle on FM 1405 when he was struck by the vehicle.

Upon arrival, officials with the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office discovered that Combs’ injuries were fatal.

Authorities say the driver of the vehicle that hit Combs, Douglas Smith, was driving recklessly and actively on his phone at the time of the collision. He was booked in Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Jail and charged with manslaughter on Friday.

Chambers County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest on Facebook: