The Lewisville Fire Department Dive Team located and recovered a body from Copperas Branch Lake at approximately 11:16 a.m. on Sunday, April 13th. Authorities believe the deceased individual is the driver of a vehicle that crashed into the lake on Saturday morning.
The single-vehicle crash occurred at around 3:35 a.m. on Saturday in the 2900 block of northbound I-35E. Initial investigation indicates that the vehicle left the roadway, went over a guardrail, and entered the lake.
At this time, investigators have found no evidence suggesting any other passengers were in the vehicle. The Lewisville Police Department is continuing its investigation into the incident. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will be responsible for identifying the deceased and notifying their next of kin.
The Lewisville Police Department expressed its condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Officer Rosales at 972.219.3600 or [email address removed]. Anonymous tips can be reported to Denton County Crime Stoppers at 1.800.388.TIPS (8477) or dentoncountycrimestoppers.com.
