Warm moist air overran a layer of sub-freezing air at the surface, causing freezing drizzle to spread across north Texas.  Dozens of wrecks were reported Tuesday as the freezing drizzle coated roads and bridges and temperatures remained below freezing throughout the day.  There were numerous injuries and several fatalities throughout the event.  Indirect damages are estimated at $750,000.

Winter Weather in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-08 18:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A vehicle slipped on ice on Highway 121 in Haltom City and slammed into the guardrails, killing the driver.  Portions of I-20 was closed due to ice.  Numerous other accidents occurred on I-30 and I-35 due to icy conditions on the roadways.

Winter Weather in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-08 18:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A pickup truck skidded and lost control on ice on I-35 near Alvarado, killing the driver.  Several other accidents were reported due to icy conditions.

Winter Weather in DENTON, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
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Three multi-vehicle accidents were reported along Highway 380 Monday morning in Little Elm due to icy conditions.  Two of the accidents occurred on the bridge which crosses Little Elm Creek.  One of the wrecks resulted in a fire which required several people to be taken to the hospital.  In Pilot Point, three accidents occurred due to icy conditions along Highway 377 South, with no injuries reported.  Multiple accidents also occurred on I-35 between Denton and Sanger.

Winter Weather in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-08 18:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
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An SUV skidded on ice on I-20, causing it to roll over, killing one person and injuring another.  Several other accidents occurred due to icy conditions.

Winter Weather in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-08 20:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several accidents occurred along Highway 69 near Leonard and in other parts of the county due to icy conditions.

Winter Weather in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-08 20:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
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A total of 94 accidents occurred in Sherman, Denison, Howe, and Van Alstyne due to icy conditions.  More than 10 of the wrecks resulted in injuries which required hospital treatment.  Numerous other cars skidded into ditches.  Most of the accidents occurred on Highways 75 and 82.

Winter Weather in BELL, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-08 18:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
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The city of Belton reported 6 accidents and Temple reported 15 due to icy roadways.  Killeen had 10 to 15 accidents along Highway 190.  No serious injuries were reported.  Northbound and southbound lanes of I-35, along with portions of HK Dodgen Loop, Central Avenue and South Third Street were closed due to ice.

Winter Weather in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-08 18:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
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Plano police responded to 69 accidents Monday evening and Tuesday due to icy conditions, with 11 of those resulting in injuries.  Numerous other highways and roads were also icy.

Winter Weather in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-08 18:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several accidents occurred on overpasses on Highway 6 due to icing.

Winter Weather in HUNT, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-08 17:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

More than two-dozen accidents were reported around the county due to icy conditions.  There were several minor injuries and four major injuries.  Highway 24/50 and Highway 11 were closed for several hours after a string of accidents occurred.  A man was injured after jumping off an interstate bridge north of Commerce to avoid sliding vehicles.

Winter Weather in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-08 17:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
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Kemp, Mabank, Seven Points, and Gun Barrel City police responded to about a dozen accidents due to icy roadways.  Highways 175 and 334 were especially treacherous.  No injuries were reported.

Winter Weather in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-08 17:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Dallas police responded to 173 accidents due to icy roadways, with 93 of those considered major.

Winter Weather in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-08 20:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several accidents occurred along Highway 82, 24, and Loop 286 due to icy conditions.

Winter Weather in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Dozens of ice-related accidents occurred near Dawson, Corsicana, Trinidad, and Kerens.  I-45 near Corsicana was especially treacherous.  There were several injuries and one fatality.