Stranded drivers abandon cars on interstate to grab lunch…
By Kayleen Holder
Editor
On Friday, May 16, the Northbound lanes of IH-35 were shut down for almost 14 hours, an unprecedented event in our area.
A rollover accident involving an 18-wheeler, happened just north of the City of Lytle, and traffic was backed up for miles and miles all the way past Devine on I-35.
According to Police Chief Richey Priest, it happened on the North Prong Atascosa River Bridge. The driver of the 18 wheeler had reportedly fallen asleep at the wheel when his truck went off of the bridge.
“He was coming south and hit the center wire and then hit the north side of the bridge and the truck fell into the river upside down,” Chief Priest said.
It happened around 2 am onFriday morning and crews were finally finishing up at the scene around 4 pm that day.
“They had to bring in cranes which were on I-35N to get it out of the water, and there was also a lot of chemical spilled on the roadway,” Priest added. “The truck caught fire as well. It was terrible.”
Meanwhile, drivers who were stuck on I-35 for hours were seen sitting on tailgates, napping, and even…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
