By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com
Fog is being blamed for triggering a seven-vehicle pileup on US 59 just before 2 a.m. New Years Day, according to Sgt. James “Troy” Teller, spokesperson for Splendora Police Department.
The crash happened in the northbound lanes of US 59 just south of the Fostoria Road exit.
According to Teller, the accident began after a driver misjudged the distance between their vehicle and others in front of it because of the dense fog. The first collision set off a chain reaction and other vehicles became involved before traffic came to a standstill.
No serious injuries were reported, Teller said.
The accident jammed traffic for roughly an hour while Splendora PD and DPS troopers investigated and cleared the scene.
Montgomery County firefighters and Patton Village PD assisted.
Photo courtesy of Splendora PD