On Wednesday, January 8, Princeton Police, Fire Department, and EMS responded to a motor vehicle accident at the Upper Lavon Lake T Bridge on US-380 and County Road 559.
According to reports, a vehicle lost control, struck the guardrail and plunged into the frigid waters below the bridge. A courageous bystander stopped at the scene and rescued the driver from the submerging car.
The driver was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Dive teams were working to recover the vehicle from the water.
The accident has caused significant traffic disruptions, with only one lane open in each direction on US-380. Authorities urge drivers to exercise patience and caution while crews work to clear the scene.
UPDATE: The Collin County Sheriff's Office Dive Team was called this afternoon to assist Princeton Police Department in recovering a Chevrolet Camaro that ended up submerged in a pond near US 380 and County Road 559.
The driver, who escaped unharmed, admitted to racing a Ford Mustang before losing control of the vehicle. The Camaro plunged into the water, sinking to a depth of 12 feet in 45-degree temperatures.
Fortunately, weather conditions were clear, with no rain or snow impacting the roads at the time of the incident.
The Collin County Sheriff's Office and Princeton Police Department are reminding drivers to prioritize safety, especially with icy weather conditions forecasted for tomorrow.
