Dove Creek Firefighters Respond to Fiery Vehicle Crash on US 67

SAN ANGELO, TX — Thick black smoke billowed high into the early evening sky as firefighters from the Dove Creek Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on US 67 South near the Bryant Lane intersection Wednesday evening.

Upon being dispatched, crews were initially told they were responding to a vehicle fire. However, as they approached the scene, dispatch radio traffic indicated there may be a fatality involved. At this time, there is no official confirmation of any fatalities.

Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office closed US 67 at the county line while firefighters worked the scene. Traffic is backed up for miles in both the southwestbound and northeastbound lanes.