Driver of Pickup Possibly Fell Asleep Before Going Over Beauregard Bridge

SAN ANGELO, TX - This afternoon, just before 4 p.m., San Angelo Police and first responders responded to an unknown crash in the 600 block of West Beauregard. According to initial reports, a pickup truck drove off the bridge in the area and into the Concho River.

Upon arrival, however, officials found the back pickup turned on its side on the river bank. The driver, thus far, appears to be okay.

Currently, officials are investigating the scene. We will provide an update when available.

Update @ 4:40 p.m.

At this time, officials are cutting through trees in the area to help with the recovery of the pickup. Additionally, SAPD is asking drivers to avoid the 800 block of West Beauregard on the bridge for the next few hours while officials clear the crash.

Traffic will be diverted around the bridge.

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Update @ 4:55 p.m.

SAPD Sgt. Rick Tinsley said at 3:30 p.m. the black pickup was traveling eastbound on West Beauregard.

"The driver may have fallen asleep, and he crossed over to westbound traffic, or the westbound side of the road, and, just before the bridge crossing the river, he went over the embankment, rolled down the hill and landed on the side next to the river," explained Sgt. Tinsley.

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Medics did check out the driver at the scene, and found he had no injuries.

Sgt. Tinsley said the officials do not suspect the driver to be under the influence of alcohol. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and the officer in charge of the investigation will determine if any citations will be issued, said Tinsley.

He added that once the area is cleared, a wrecker will use a rotator to lift the truck up the hill and onto a lane of traffic.

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