September 8, 2022 - The San Augustine County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of a deceased male that was found just off of U.S. highway 83 near Anthony Harbor in the early morning hours of Sept. 4, 2022.
The preliminary investigation indicates at approximately 1:57 a.m., on Sept. 4, the Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call and learned that a deceased body had been found. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene and identified a deceased male, later identified as 18-year-old Heath McAdams, from Angelina Co.
McAdams was transported from the scene and transported to the Forensic Medical Management of Texas in Tyler for an autopsy.
On Sept. 7, an autopsy was completed and revealed Mr. McAdams sustained injuries consistent with that of being struck by a motor vehicle.
This incident is being actively investigated by the Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Texas Rangers (DPS).
Anyone with any information about this incident, is asked to please call the San Augustine County Sheriff’s Office at (936) 275-2424.
