The Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a heart-wrenching discovery—the body of Nathan Reid was found in the Neches River after he was reported missing on Friday afternoon. His vehicle, a Ford F-150 pickup truck, was discovered submerged in the river, leading to a devastating conclusion for Nathan’s friends and family.
Nathan Reid, a 32-year-old Vidor, Texas resident, tragically lost his life in an accident near Loving Drive on 4 Oaks Ranch Road. The incident involved his pickup truck failing to navigate a curve, colliding with an embankment, and ending up in the Neches River.
The missing person report for Reid was filed when he didn’t arrive for work, prompting an extensive search. Authorities confirmed his identity after responding to reports of a submerged vehicle, later confirming his demise at the scene.
Captain Joey Jacobs from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office shared that investigations suggested Reid’s vehicle lost control on a curve, leading to the collision and subsequent immersion in the river.
Rest in peace Nathan Reid 🙏
The University of Wyoming thrower unfortunately passed away in a car accident yesterday… pic.twitter.com/GBVCWEgFpc
— Throwers Universe (@ThrowersUni) July 25, 2023
The distressing discovery of Reid’s vehicle was made by friends and family who were searching along his anticipated route to work. A dive team from Port Arthur was called in to confirm the connection between the vehicle and Nathan Reid.
The circumstances leading to Nathan Reid’s tragic accident remain under investigation, leaving the community grieving over this heartrending loss. His memory remains cherished by those who knew him, and his absence will be deeply felt in the Vidor community.
