August 18, 2016 - Rain fall across Shelby County has led to several vehicles leaving the roadway in a skid. One Center man found himself in a dangerous situation after his vehicle left the roadway and came to rest in a pond.
Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos responded to the single-vehicle crash on SH 87 South just north of Shelbyville on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. A Chevrolet Silverdo driven by Brian Denby, 45 of Center, was southbound when the vehicle hydroplaned and exited the roadway to the left entering a pond backwards. The truck also went through a fence owned by Bridgette Wilburn.
After the vehicle came to rest, Denby was unharmed and was able to safely exit his vehicle as its front was still on land. According to Constable Pct 2 Jamie Hagler, the pond is deep and it was fortunate the truck didn't go all the way in.
According to Trooper Ramos, Denby was cited for unsafe speed for the wet roadway conditions. Also responding to the scene were DPS Troopers Jimmy Faulkner and Austin Lunsford.
Rain continued to fall as the crash scene was worked and the vehicle was pulled out by Jason Burch, Hughes Wrecker Service.
