1 Killed in Box Truck Accident on Seven Sister Rd. in Haverhill, MA

Haverhill, MA — June 12, 2025, One person was killed following a box truck accident that occurred at around 12:00 P.M. on Seven Sisters Rd.

According to reports, a box truck was traveling on Seven Sisters Road when for unknown reasons the vehicle left the road and collided with a car, a garage and a tree.

When first responders arrive don the scene they found the driver critically injured and transported him to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. At this time the cause of the crash is unknown, and officials have not released an update on the status of the investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a box truck veers off the road and hits not just one object but a car, a garage, and a tree, it’s fair to ask: How does something like that happen? The early reports say the vehicle left the roadway for “unknown reasons,” which is another way of saying the most important facts are still missing.

We know the driver was critically injured and later died at the hospital, but we don’t yet know what caused the crash—or whether anyone else was hurt. Without those answers, we’re left with a long list of possibilities and the need for a serious investigation.

Crashes Like This Don’t Just Happen Without a Cause

Whenever a commercial vehicle like a box truck leaves the road and causes this kind of destruction, something went wrong. Was it driver error, like fatigue or distraction? Was there a medical emergency? Did a mechanical failure—like brake or steering loss—play a role? Each of those possibilities has a very different implication, both legally and practically.

And that’s why black box data, dash cam footage, and driver records are so important in a case like this. Many box trucks today carry electronic logging devices (ELDs) or telematics systems that can track vehicle speed, braking, steering input, and even whether the driver was using a cell phone. These are the tools that help investigators figure out what really happened—not just what it looked like after the fact.

Property Damage Adds More Layers to the Investigation

The damage to a car, a garage, and a tree shows just how far the vehicle traveled off-road and how much force it was carrying. That raises additional questions: Was the driver speeding? Did the truck experience a sudden loss of control? Was there an opportunity to avoid the off-road path? The answers to those questions can also help determine whether the company that owned the truck maintained it properly and trained its driver adequately.

I’ve seen situations where a delivery truck left the road due to worn-out tires and a delayed repair schedule. In that case, the company had every opportunity to fix the problem—but didn’t. Once we obtained the maintenance logs and inspection records, the pattern of neglect became clear.

That’s the kind of evidence that can turn a confusing crash into a fully understood event—and make sure accountability goes where it belongs.

Key Takeaways

• The cause of the crash involving the box truck is still unknown, and several critical questions remain unanswered.
• Box truck crashes like this often involve a combination of driver behavior, vehicle condition, or outside factors.
• Investigators should secure black box data, dash cam footage, and maintenance records as early as possible.
• Damage to property—like the garage and car—can help reconstruct the truck’s path and speed.
• A full investigation is the only way to understand what led to the crash and whether it could have been prevented.