TEMPLE, TX — One person died and another was critically injured after a crash on I-35 in Temple this morning.
Police say a sedan lost control and was hit by an 18-wheeler.
"The initial investigation indicates that a sedan lost control and was struck by an 18-wheeler. A female passenger was deceased on scene," said officials. "She has been identified as 28-year-old Erica McCrary. Her next of kin have been notified."
The male driver was taken to Baylor Scott & White in Temple with life-threatening injuries, said police. The driver of the 18-wheeler was not injured.
Temple police's Accident Reconstruction unit are still on scene investigating the accident.
Earlier, officials announced they were shutting down southbound I-35 and diverting traffic to the service road after a crash involving an 18-wheeler and at least one other vehicle.
The crash occurred around 5 a.m. at Spur 290 near Mile Marker 301 in Bell County.
The Nugent Avenue bridge over I-35 is also blocked off.
Drivers are advised to use alternate routes at this time.
Officers are on scene of an accident on SB I35 near exit 301. All traffic is being diverted to the service road. Please reroute your morning commute. pic.twitter.com/SrXu3ugSQa
— Temple Police Dept (@TempleTXPolice) December 10, 2019
