Linden, TX — November 11, 2025, Darell Hoffman was injured in a truck accident at about 6 a.m. on U.S. Route 59.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2016 Honda CR-V collied with a 2016 Volvo semi-truck near the intersection with State Highway 155.
Honda driver Darell Hoffman, 60, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.
The truck driver, who was listed as possibly injured, was cited for speeding after the crash, the report states.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Cass County crash at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When folks read that a truck driver was cited for speeding after a serious crash, one natural question comes to mind: Was speed the main reason this happened, or just the easiest thing to pin down?
According to early reports, a semi-truck and an SUV collided around 6 a.m. near the intersection of U.S. Route 59 and State Highway 155. The SUV’s driver was seriously hurt, while the trucker received a citation for speeding. But that alone doesn’t tell us nearly enough.
Was the truck already speeding when the crash occurred? Or did the crash prompt authorities to examine black box data and uncover speeding after the fact? That matters. And depending on whether the truck was moving or stopped, different questions arise.
For instance, if the truck was in motion, what was it doing just before impact? Was it changing lanes? Was the driver distracted, perhaps by a phone, or struggling to maintain control due to fatigue or inexperience? If the truck was stopped, was it where it should have been? Did visibility or lighting play a role? None of that is clear from the report.
We also don’t know what investigative tools have been used. Has anyone reviewed the truck’s engine control module (ECM) data? That’s the truck’s black box, and it can provide a second-by-second look at speed, braking and throttle just before the crash. Has anyone pulled the driver’s cell phone records or dash cam footage? If not, they should.
Another big unknown is the trucker’s employment background. I’ve worked on cases where trucking companies hired drivers with long disciplinary histories, or put them on the road with minimal screening and training. A citation for speeding might sound like a simple matter, but it could be the tip of a larger pattern, either with the driver or the company that employs him.
When you’re dealing with a crash this serious, it’s not enough to say someone was speeding and move on. We need a full account of what really happened, based on solid evidence, not assumptions.
Key Takeaways:
- The citation for speeding raises concerns, but we don’t yet know if that caused the crash or was just one contributing factor.
- Evidence like ECM data, cell phone records and in-cab cameras could clarify the truck’s movements and the driver’s actions.
- It’s not yet clear whether the truck was moving or stationary, which has major implications for fault.
- The truck driver’s hiring and training history may be worth examining, depending on what further investigation reveals.
- Accountability depends on facts, and those facts can only come to light through a thorough, independent investigation.
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