Semi With Oversized Manufactured Home Strikes Guardrail

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is reporting details of an accident near Dickeyville involving a semi pulling an oversized manufactured home on Friday. The accident happened near the bridge on Highway 35/61 just before 7:30am.  A semi driven by 33 year old James Spearman of Kirbyville, Texas was traveling south towing an oversized manufactured home when a northbound pickup truck crossed the center line into his lane forcing him to swerve to avoid a collision. Spearman’s semi and the manufactured home struck the guardrail on the side of the roadway causing extensive damage to the guardrail. The home had moderate damage as well. Spearman was able to drive the semi from the scene to a safe location at the top of the hill. The semi had minor damage and was driven from the scene. No injuries were reported. The Grant County Highway Department assisted at the scene.