MLK Bridge ALL Icy- No Wonder There Were Wrecks!

Got to love days when you get called in at 4 a.m. to cover weather issues!

This morning it was absolutely freezing out! And after yesterday's rainfall, we knew the roads would get icy, you would think everyone else would realize that too!

But in this case, for the most part, I don't blame the drivers. Maybe they were traveling at high speeds, but in their defense MLK Bridge was absolutely icy.

When we heard so many wrecks occurring on the bridge, we headed over there to get video. Police had closed off the eastbound lanes of the bridge, so as we walked across it, we were slipping and sliding, I even ice skated with my rain boots! (not kidding)

Although luckily- there weren't serious injuries, about 6 or so cars were involved. One woman was really startled over her crash.
From what I understand it was a chain reaction and the more cars that attempted to cross the icy bridge, the more cars got involved with the wreck.


These Are My Confessions.

So, who's fault?

I would think TXDot needed to be out treating the bridges, we all knew yesterday's rainfall, mixed with today's temperatures would make it icy for drivers!

One of the officers at the scene even said, something along the lines like "I had to call TXDot myself to get them to come out here!"

We've been warning drivers, residents, and city officials about these conditions for days, hopefully next time roads, highways, and bridges will be treated, and maybe sweet Esmeralda wouldn't of gotten in a crash, along with the 6 or 7 others.