A woman armed with a gun created a traffic nightmare during an hours-long standoff on I-45 South in Spring, Texas, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
According to the constable, the woman “apparently turned her vehicle directly into the path of an 18-wheeler,” resulting in the crash.
She reportedly then exited her vehicle and sat in the interstate’s main lanes.
A professional mental health officer was dispatched to the area, and the standoff ended peacefully after deputies detained the armed woman.
“Thank you to all the brave first responders who helped resolve the situation peacefully,” the constable said, “The north and south bound lanes of the North Freeway are slowly reopening. Great work!”