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Traffic delays expected on I-10 east in Chambers County after rider survives motorcycle ejection

The preliminary investigation revealed the rider was ejected from his motorcycle over the side of the bridge.

CHAMBERS COUNTY, Texas — Chambers County deputies are warning drivers about traffic delays Friday evening after a driver was ejected from a motorcycle along Interstate 10 East.

The Chambers County Sheriff's Office made the announcement about the motorcycle accident at 4:23 p.m. It happened on the Lost River Bridge, deputies said.

The preliminary investigation revealed the rider was ejected from his motorcycle over the side of the bridge, according to the sheriff's office. 

The Texas Game Wardens arrived at the scene and used an airboat to meet the rider on an island he swam to, deputies said.  

Chambers County deputies said the rider was "up and walking." He was taken to a hospital by life flight as a precautionary measure.

“This scene was peculiar and is not something that happens often," said Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne. "The working relationship between the many first responders in Chambers County proves to be effective in maintaining the safety and security of our citizens and visitors in our area."

Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety and firefighters with the Cove VFD also assisted with the incident.

The Chambers County Sheriff's Office later announced I-10 east was reopened for travel.

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