Greene County, TX — August 24, 2025, Avaliani Giorgi was injured in a truck accident at about 2:20 p.m. on northbound Interstate 81.
Authorities said a Freightliner semi-truck was stopped on the shoulder when it was hit from behind by another Freightliner semi-truck. Two other vehicles were damaged by debris from the crash.
Truck driver Avaliani Giorgi, 35, suffered unspecified injuries in the crash north of Mohawk, according to authorities.
No other injuries were reported.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Greene County crash at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When people hear that one semi-truck rear-ended another while it was parked on the shoulder, most will jump to one question: How does something like that even happen? After all, highway shoulders typically are wide, open and visible, especially in broad daylight. Yet here we have a situation where a moving truck reportedly struck a stationary one, and debris damaged two other vehicles. That’s the kind of event that demands a close look at why it happened, not just what happened.
We don’t yet know if the parked truck had its hazard lights on, how far off the travel lanes it was, or whether it had been stopped for minutes or hours. Depending on whether it was properly positioned and visible, different liability questions arise. A truck parked too close to the roadway or without adequate warning devices can create a hazard even while stationary. But if it was legally parked and clearly marked, then the focus shifts to the moving truck: What was the driver doing? Was he distracted, fatigued or otherwise impaired?
That’s where a proper investigation comes in. Most commercial trucks are equipped with an engine control module, sometimes called a black box. It can tell us how fast the moving truck was going, whether the driver hit the brakes and if cruise control was engaged. Dash cams and in-cab cameras, if they were in use, can show us what the driver saw or should have seen. And call logs or texts from the driver’s phone can answer the crucial question: Was he paying attention?
Even if the driver was at fault, it’s not enough to stop there. One of the first things I look at in these cases is whether the trucking company’s policies contributed to the crash. Did they properly vet the driver? Have they disciplined him for prior incidents? Are they pushing their drivers to meet unrealistic schedules? In my experience, many of these crashes don’t happen because of one bad driver, but because a company chose to ignore warning signs when they put that driver behind the wheel.
We also can’t overlook the fact that two other vehicles were damaged by debris. That raises yet another question: Was the load on either truck secure? If parts of the truck or its cargo broke loose, that could suggest problems with how the trailer was maintained or how the load was secured.
Authorities haven’t released many details yet, which means key questions remain unanswered. But if past experience is any guide, the answers won’t come from speculation. They’ll come from hard evidence and a thorough, independent investigation.
Key Takeaways:
- It’s unclear whether the parked truck was properly positioned or visible from the travel lane.
- ECM data, dash cams and cell phone records can help determine whether the moving truck driver was distracted or impaired.
- The trucking company’s hiring, training and scheduling practices may also be relevant in assigning responsibility.
- Debris striking other vehicles raises questions about cargo securement and trailer maintenance.
- Full accountability requires examining not just what happened, but why, and whether it could have been prevented.
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