Seguin, TX — October 22, 2025, Anthony Stephenson was killed and another person was injured in a truck accident at about 6:30 a.m. on the State Highway 123 Bypass.
Authorities said a Hino straight truck was going west on Interstate 10 when it went off the overpass onto northbound S.H. 123 Bypass. The truck hit one sedan and landed on another.
The driver of the car the truck landed on, 63-year-old Anthony Stephenson, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.
The truck driver and the driver of the other car were hospitalized with unspecified injuries, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Guadalupe County crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When people read that a truck went off an overpass and landed on a car, killing the driver below, one of the first questions that comes to mind is: How does something like that even happen? A truck doesn’t just fall from the sky. Either something caused the driver to lose control, or the vehicle itself failed in some way. The fact that this happened around 6:30 in the morning only raises more questions. Was the driver drowsy, distracted or dealing with a mechanical problem? At this point, we simply don’t know.
What’s clear is that a Hino straight truck left westbound I-10, came off the overpass and crashed down onto northbound traffic on SH 123. It struck two vehicles, crushing one and colliding with the other, resulting in the death of one driver and injuries to another. But the crash reports so far don’t explain what caused the truck to go off the road in the first place. That’s a major piece of missing information.
Depending on whether the truck veered off due to driver error, equipment failure or something else entirely, different legal questions come into play. Did the driver fall asleep or get distracted, possibly by a cell phone? Was there a tire blowout, steering failure or some other mechanical issue? Was there an earlier collision that forced the truck off the road? Each of these possibilities would point the investigation in a different direction.
To get answers, investigators need to look at more than just the damage at the scene. A thorough investigation would include pulling the truck’s engine control module (its “black box”), which can show speed, braking and steering inputs in the moments before the crash. In-cab camera footage, if available, could help determine whether the driver was alert and responsive. Cell phone records could clarify whether distraction played a role. And maintenance logs might reveal if the vehicle had any known issues that went unaddressed.
Beyond the crash itself, the trucking company’s role can’t be ignored. Was this driver adequately screened and trained? Were they working within safe hours, or had they been driving too long? I’ve seen cases where drivers were poorly vetted — hired despite past firings or a history of unsafe driving — and then sent out on the road in heavy vehicles. If this turns out to be one of those situations, accountability won’t stop at the driver’s seat.
Right now, all we know is that a man lost his life when a truck came down from above and landed on his vehicle. Until we know how and why that truck left the roadway, we can’t begin to answer the larger questions about who’s responsible. But what I do know from experience is that these answers don’t come from speculation. They come from evidence.
Key Takeaways:
- It’s still unknown what caused the truck to leave I-10 and fall onto SH 123, making independent investigation essential.
- Crucial evidence may include black box data, dash cam footage, cell phone records and driver logs.
- Responsibility could lie with the driver, the vehicle’s mechanical condition or the trucking company’s hiring and supervision practices.
- A thorough investigation is the only way to determine what went wrong and who should be held accountable.
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