Schoharie, NY — November 19, 2025, Eric Smith and William Truman were injured following a dual semi-truck accident around noon on I-88.
Investigators said that the incident took place in the area of mile marker 102 along the interstate.
Officials said that 44-year-old Eric W. Smith was in an 18-wheeler going along I-88. 67-year-old William J. Truman was in a second 18-wheeler which was reportedly parked along the side of the road, partially in the lane of travel. While there, the first 18-wheeler struck the stopped semi.
Both Eric Smith and William Truman reportedly had minor injuries. No further information surrounding the accident is available at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Some people might see that one truck was reportedly stopped partially in a lane of travel and think that makes all this open-and-shut. However, these accidents can involve a lot of different factors which all deserve attention. How fast was traffic moving? Was the stopped truck clearly marked? Did it experience an unforeseeable mechanical issue, or did it stop for predictable and avoidable reasons? Was the first truck going at appropriate speeds? Was the driver being attentive? Were there circumstances regarding either driver’s employer which contributed to the crash? Likely or not, these questions can be crucial for understanding the full context of what went wrong. As such, investigations need to be thorough and consider things from all angles.
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