Deer Park is continuing to address the aftermath of a pipeline explosion that occurred in September, with officials still working to determine the full details. According to CW39, it remains unclear whether the incident was intentional, as the Deer Park Police Department is awaiting the Medical Examiner's findings to complete their criminal investigation.

The explosion, caused by a car striking a pipeline valve, occurred after 51-year-old Jonathan McEvoy lost control of his vehicle, or perhaps did not, given the Mayor's comments obtained by ABC13. "It was a criminal investigation because, for all intents and purposes, it was an intentional act. You don't just accidentally end up where that car ended up at. It wasn't an accident," said Mayor Jerry Mouton, Jr.

On the other side of the investigation, McEvoy's health history may raise questions about the possibility of intent. His ex-wife told ABC13 that McEvoy had a history of seizures, which could suggest that the explosion was the result of the accident. However, La Porte Emergency Management Coordinator Johnny Morales has been cautious in his statements, telling Houston Landing only that the crash was "not medical in nature" without providing additional details.

Amid ongoing speculation, the City of Deer Park issued a statement to ABC13 clarifying that Mayor Mouton intended to present both a medical emergency and an intentional act as possible explanations for the crash.