Falls County: Driver escapes serious injury in rural rollover

A driver escaped serious injury Wednesday morning in a rollover accident in rural Falls County.

The accident happened on FM 434 near Satin,16 miles west of Marlin.

First responders had to free the unidentified driver from the wreckage.

The driver, Falls County Sheriff Ricky Scaman said, “Was lucky to get out with minor scrapes and bruises."

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