According to Freestone County Sheriff Jeremy Shipley, a total of 78 accidents and stranded motorists occurred in Freestone County during the winter storm between Thursday, Feb. 11, and Friday, Feb. 19.
On Thursday, Feb. 11, shortly after 10 a.m. temperatures began to drop and rain along with sleet began to fall causing all Freestone County schools to close by noon.
“Roadways are increasingly…