Dallas Man Dead in Accident at I-20 and Toll 49

SMITH COUNTY – A man identified as Anthony Watkins, 59, of Dallas has died in an accident that caused traffic problems in Smith County. That’s according to our news partner KETK. Interstate Highway 20 at the Toll 49 bridge was reopened Monday afternoon. According to the Department of Public Safety report, a truck tractor struck the bridge. Traffic had to be rerouted on the service road until the interstate was reopened. According to Kathi White with TxDOT, the south end of the bridge shifted about three inches during the crash. It has been inspected by a bridge engineer, who says there is some minor damage that will necessitate repairs but it does not affect the strength of the bridge. Repairs will be conducted by the Northeast Texas Regional Mobility Authority, which is responsible for Toll 49.