US 277 N one mile past Quemado was closed due to a two semi-truck trailer crash earlier today.
Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber said one driver was found dead on the scene and another was transferred to the hospital as a result of the violent crash.
Detours were in in effect throughout the day with northbound traffic detoured to FM 1908 to SH 131 to Brackettville. The southbound traffic was detoured to FM 693 to Brackettville.
The accident is still under investigation.