CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — DPS confirmed to 3NEWS that one individual is dead following a fatal accident that has shut down Hwy. 359 near County Road 211 early Wednesday morning.
The highway is expected to be closed for some time, according to Sgt. Harold "Rob" Mallory with DPS.
The call for the accident came in to authorities in Jim Wells County at 6:26 a.m. Three people were involved in the two-vehicle accident, which is just south of FM1539.
Mallory said the highway could be up to two hours before it reopens, as DPS crews wait for the fog to clear before they can get a drone up to map and preserve the scene for evidence.
Not much is known about the condition of the other two people involved in the accident at this time.
This is a developing story, stay with 3NEWS for more information.
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