Sherman, TX — December 24, 2024, one killed, one injured in box truck accident at around 6:00 p.m. along Texoma Parkway by the Midway Mall.
Preliminary details about the crash are scarce at this time. Current statements say the crash happened at the light for Texoma Parkway and Fallon Drive.
According to witnesses, a box truck was seen “swerving around” leading up to the collision. The truck reportedly crashed with at least two other vehicles, one of which caught fire. Details at this time say that one person died as a result of the accident. Another was extricated from their vehicle with unspecified injuries.
Sources claim that a driver involved in the accident was arrested at the scene, but specifics are still forthcoming as investigations continue.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
While there are still many dots that have yet to be connected here, the claims of a truck traveling erratically and authorities apparently arresting someone raise serious concerns about the possibility a reckless driver was operating a commercial truck. Having handled hundreds of commercial vehicle accident cases, I’m no stranger to similar situations. One of the biggest challenges is ensuring that victims and families aren’t just assuming authorities will gather all the facts on their own. Someone may be facing charges, but commercial vehicle accidents almost always involve extenuating circumstances beyond a single driver’s actions.
For example, what are some possible reasons a truck driver might be “swerving around” leading up to a serious crash? Well, it could be due to something highly unusual, like a medical emergency or a vehicle defect. More commonly though, it’s a sign the driver may have been fatigued, on their phone, or intoxicated. As open-and-shut as those factors sound, thorough accident reconstructions should seek to answer further questions.
Was the driver distracted for reasons relating to their work? Had they been involved in reckless driving incidents before? Did they have a history of substance abuse or DWI charges? Were they working unreasonable hours or trying to meet unrealistic deadlines? Did the driver’s employer conduct thorough background checks, or was this an inexperienced or reckless driver who slipped under their radar?
These are the sorts of questions I can generally expect independent accident reconstructionists to answer. Sometimes, authorities are able to answer those questions, as well. A lot of the time, though, they’re so focused on charging a reckless driver that they let important evidence slip through the cracks, and that can mean letting another wrongdoer escape consequences for their own role in the accident. So regardless of what happened here, there needs to be some assurance that the victims and families involved will get the answers they deserve. If authorities can’t make those assurances, then their efforts alone may not be enough.
