Man Who Stopped Houston Highway To Propose Apologizes

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HOUSTON (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Three days after his engagement on a Houston highway, a Houston man has turned himself in on a misdemeanor charge after video of his proposal went viral. He also apologized.

"I just wanted to apologize to everyone if I caused any problems. That wasn't my intention in the beginning. I just wanted to do something different," said Vidal Valladares who posted $500 bond Wednesday.

Valladares got down on one knee Sunday to propose — in the middle of Interstate 45 near downtown Houston. A video posted on Instagram shows his friends standing in front of traffic to clear the way.

He was charged Tuesday with obstruction of roadway. An affidavit posted by the Houston Chronicle  says an off-duty Houston officer tried to get around the couple, and Valladares showed him the middle finger.

His attorney, Mark Thering, tells the newspaper Valladares and his fiancé "wish they can put this behind them and look forward to enjoying their engagement."

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