Deadly accident involving 18-wheeler caused delays on FM 517 in Dickinson

DICKINSON, Texas (KTRK) -- A deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler caused traffic delays on FM 517 and Gum Dr. Roadway in Dickinson Saturday morning.

Police said a car and an 18-wheeler collided Saturday morning. Shortly before 9 a.m., the driver of the car died at the scene. TxDOT said the crash caused the truck to spill about 60 gallons of diesel.

All lanes reopened shortly after 12:30 p.m.