Rollover Accident injures two people on Old Uvalde Road

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2017

The Uvalde County, Texas Sheriff’s Department reports a single vehicle rollover accident on FM 481, also known as Old Uvalde Road, on Friday, April 7, 2017, seriously injured two persons, requiring that they be airlifted by helicopter for medical treatment.

A Ford Pick-Up Truck traveling on FM 481 lost control and rolled over, causing the driver and a passenger to sustain serious bodily injuries.  

FM 481 traverses three counties, including Uvalde, Zavala, and Maverick County.   The rollover accident occurred on FM 481 in Uvalde County.

During the past month, several rollover accidents have been reported on FM 481.  Motorists are warned to observe the speed limits posted on Old Uvalde Road, don’t text and drive, and pay attention to the road at all times while driving.  Do not underestimate the many curves on the road (FM 481)  and hold on to the steering wheel with both hands while driving.

The rollover accident is under investigation by the Uvalde Sheriff’s Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety.