Deadly Crash Closes I-35E in DeSoto

One lane northbound and southbound has reopened on Interstate I35E near East Wintergreen Road after a fatal accident involving a 18-wheeler.

The driver of the southbound semi died when the big rig overturned and ended up in the northbound lanes of the interstate.

It's not known what caused the crash but the truck is laying across both sides of the highway over the median. The truck hit a pole and spilled bags of dog food all over the roadway.

NBC5 has crews on the way to the scene and we'll update the story with more information soon. Check back and refresh this page for the latest information.

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