Llano County, TX — August 11, 2025, Daniel Adigun was injured in a truck accident at about 4:40 a.m. on State Highway 71 south of Horseshoe Bay.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a westbound 2015 Honda Civic and an eastbound 2024 Freightliner box truck collided west of Clayton Nolen Drive, causing the truck to overturn.
Honda driver Daniel Adigun, 28, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.
The truck driver was not injured, the report states.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Llano County crash at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When someone hears about a collision between a passenger car and a box truck that leaves one person seriously injured, the first question that comes to mind is, How did this happen? Especially when the crash was serious enough to overturn the truck.
At this point, the details made public raise more questions than they answer. We know the crash happened around 4:40 a.m. on State Highway 71. The report says the two vehicles were headed in opposite directions when they collided, and the truck overturned. But the report doesn’t make it clear who crossed into the other’s lane. That’s a key piece of the puzzle, and until it’s answered, assigning blame is premature.
Now, if the truck veered into the car’s lane, people might assume it’s the driver’s fault. And that may well be the case. But assumptions don’t hold up in courtrooms, and they don’t help families get to the truth. What we need is evidence.
Truck accident investigations should start with the technology onboard. Most modern box trucks are equipped with electronic control modules, black boxes that record its speed, brake usage and steering inputs. Many also have dash cameras and in-cab surveillance. Those tools can show whether the driver was drowsy, distracted or made any sudden movements before the crash.
Another critical piece is the driver’s background. Was this someone with a clean record, or were there prior incidents? I’ve handled cases where truckers with multiple firings somehow still landed behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle. In those cases, it wasn’t just about what happened in the moment. It was about a company failing to properly screen the person they put on the road.
And there’s still a lot we don’t know. For example:
- Was the truck already overturned before the collision? Or did the crash cause the truck to tip?
- Was either driver trying to avoid something in the road?
- Were lighting or visibility factors involved, given the early morning hour?
Until those questions are answered, we’re only looking at the tip of the iceberg.
Key Takeaways:
- It’s not clear from current reports who crossed into the other’s lane, which is critical to determining fault.
- Investigators should examine black box data, dash cams and driver phone records to understand the trucker’s actions before the crash.
- The trucking company’s hiring and supervision practices may come under scrutiny, depending on the driver’s background.
- The early morning timing raises questions about visibility, fatigue and possible distractions.
- Getting to the truth requires a full, independent investigation, not just the initial crash report.
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