Wall VFD Vehicle Crashes on Dark, Icy Roadway

WALL – A Wall Volunteer Fire Department vehicle flipped on an icy roadway Wednesday morning on the way to a crash.  Communications reports indicate Wall VFD's Rescue 101 flipped on US-87 near Roberts Rd. There are no injuries.  

According to reports, a 36 ft. green box truck had crashed on US-87 near Oxley Rd. and Wall  VFD units were dispatched to that crash.  Wall 101 was on the way when reports indicate the emergency vehicle flipped on the icy roadway and there were no injuries.  

The box truck driver was trapped inside the cab of the vehicle.  Wall volunteers were able to remove the windshield and free the driver.  He refused medical treatment at the scene.  

Area roadways will continue to deteriorate throughout the day Wednesday with additional freezing rain and sleet.  

Volunteers and San Angelo first responders worked ice related crashes all day Tuesday and Tuesday night as temperatures remained well below freezing and road surfaces remained iced over.