College Student overturns vehicle on Chambers Creek Bridge

Image: Unfortunate Accident — Caitlin McCown’s Isuzu Trooper was towed in upside down by Helm’s Garage after an accident on Chambers Creek Bridge Friday about 10:45 a.m.

Unfortunate Accident — Caitlin McCown’s Isuzu Trooper was towed in upside down by Helm’s Garage after an accident on Chambers Creek Bridge Friday about 10:45 a.m. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mr. Helms In Action — Mr. Keith Helms begins unloading a smashed vehicle from his wrecker. Mr. Helms opted not to attempt turning the auto over on the bridge and instead set it upright back at the shop.

Mr. Helms In Action — Mr. Keith Helms begins unloading a smashed vehicle from his wrecker. Mr. Helms opted not to attempt turning the auto over on the bridge and instead set it upright back at the shop. (Barry Byers)

Image: Back To The Station — Caitlin McCown expressed her gratitude for the Italy Fire & Police Departments taking good care of her after being upside down in her Isuzu Trooper on Chambers Creek Bridge.

Back To The Station — Caitlin McCown expressed her gratitude for the Italy Fire & Police Departments taking good care of her after being upside down in her Isuzu Trooper on Chambers Creek Bridge. (Barry Byers)

Image: A Job Well Done — Italy’s Police Depatment exits the scene after responding to a wreck on I-35 Friday morning near the tail end of Chambers Creek Bridge.

A Job Well Done — Italy’s Police Depatment exits the scene after responding to a wreck on I-35 Friday morning near the tail end of Chambers Creek Bridge. (Barry Byers)

Image: Broken Memories — Caitlin McCown’s beloved “Super-Duper Trooper” kept her safe during the accident.

Broken Memories — Caitlin McCown’s beloved “Super-Duper Trooper” kept her safe during the accident. (Barry Byers)

Image: Back On All Fours — Mr. Helms sets the vehicle upright noticing that all four tires never went flat.

Back On All Fours — Mr. Helms sets the vehicle upright noticing that all four tires never went flat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Drivers Side Damage — The roof caved in after Caitlin McCown’s Isuzu flipped upside down on Chambers Creek Bridge.

Drivers Side Damage — The roof caved in after Caitlin McCown’s Isuzu flipped upside down on Chambers Creek Bridge. (Barry Byers)

Image: Better Days — The “Super-Duper Trooper” may have seen better days, but the driver, Caitlin McCown, will miss her beloved SUV.

Better Days — The “Super-Duper Trooper” may have seen better days, but the driver, Caitlin McCown, will miss her beloved SUV. (Barry Byers)

Image: Picking Up The Pieces — Ms. McCown tries to pick up the pieces after the accident.

Picking Up The Pieces — Ms. McCown tries to pick up the pieces after the accident. (Barry Byers)

Image: Upside Down Clover Still Lucky — Caitlin McCown needed a little luck near Italy, Texas as her Isuzu Trooper overturned leaving her upside-down in the middle of Chambers Creek Bridge on I-35. McCown, luckily, received only minor injuries.

Upside Down Clover Still Lucky — Caitlin McCown needed a little luck near Italy, Texas as her Isuzu Trooper overturned leaving her upside-down in the middle of Chambers Creek Bridge on I-35. McCown, luckily, received only minor injuries. (Barry Byers)

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