Fatality reported in crash at FM 1171 and Cleveland Gibbs
DENTON, TX – At least one person died Thursday morning in a major collision in central Denton County, reports DFW Scanner.
Fatality Accident (Denton County) Law enforcement is investigating a reported fatality accident at FM 1171 and Cleveland Gibbs Road. Lanes will be closed in the area while police investigate the scene.
— DFW Scanner (@DFWscanner) April 11, 2024
The incident happened sometime before 8:18 a.m. at the intersection of FM 1171 and Cleveland Gibbs Road, which is just north of Aero Valley Airport.
The circumstances of the accident remain under review. It’s not yet known how many vehicles were involved or if there were any injuries. Additionally, authorities have not announced the name of the victim(s).
Officials closed lanes in the area of the intersection while medics attended to the victims and clean-up crews dealt with the wreckage.
The investigation is ongoing. We’ll return with updates if we learn more.
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