CS Fatal Accident Slows Traffic on Highway 6 and University Drive
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CS Fatal Accident Slows Traffic on Highway 6 and University Drive Save Email Print
Posted: 6:02 PM Nov 21, 2008
 Last Updated: 10:45 PM Nov 21, 2008
 Reporter: Meredith Stancik
Email Address: stancik@kbtx.com
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A one vehicle accident in College Station turned deadly Friday evening.

Police say the crash happened around 6 p.m. on Highway 6 at University Drive.

Police say Dennis C. Shelly, 53, of Lubbock, was southbound on Highway 6 when he swerved off the roadway and hit the concrete support under the bridge near University Drive.

His vehicle caught fire and rescue crews had to cut Shelly out of the car. Police say he was not burned.

Shelly was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police say traffic was backed up for a few hours, because of the accident.

The crash is under investigation.

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Posted by: B Location: W on Nov 24, 2008 at 09:12 AM
It was Prof. Dennis Shelly from Texas Tech. He was on development leave at A&M.
Posted by: Joel Location: Bryan on Nov 23, 2008 at 08:38 PM
Sorry to hear about this accident. My prayers go out to his family and loved ones during this most difficult season.
Posted by: Location / Location on Nov 22, 2008 at 08:10 PM
"support under the bridge near University Drive" - how much nearer can you get to University Drive in you are already under the University Drive bridge???
Posted by: Student Location: CS on Nov 22, 2008 at 07:56 AM
I wonder if this is the 'Dr. Dennis C. Shelly' from Texas Tech?!? If so, he graduated from A&M in '82. How sad. We'll keep him and his family in our thoughts.
Posted by: Micaela Location: College Station on Nov 22, 2008 at 07:15 AM
The traffic was horrible, my prayers go out to his family.
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