Harford County, MD — December 2, 2025, four people were injured in a multi-vehicle accident on southbound Interstate 95/John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.
Authorities said multiple vehicles were involved in a crash with a semi-truck near the exit for State Highway 24. The truck settled partially on top of the median barrier.
Four people were hospitalized with unspecified injuries after the crash near Abingdon, according to authorities, although it is not clear how they were involved in the accident.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Harford County crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When people hear about a crash involving a semi-truck and multiple vehicles, especially one where the truck ends up on top of a median barrier, they often wonder: How does something like that even happen? Was the truck out of control? Was another driver at fault? Were any of the injuries avoidable?
Right now, very few of those questions have clear answers. Authorities haven’t said whether the truck caused the crash, was caught up in someone else’s mistake or reacted to something unexpected. And they haven’t clarified how any of the four people who were hospitalized were involved. Were they in the truck? In another vehicle? We just don’t know.
That lack of detail is exactly why serious truck crashes need a thorough, independent investigation. It’s not enough to wait for official statements and assume the picture is complete. Investigators need to get their hands on real, hard evidence, starting with the truck itself.
Was the truck’s engine control module (its “black box”) preserved? That data can tell us the truck’s speed, braking and steering inputs in the seconds before the crash. Were there dash cameras or in-cab video systems installed? If so, they could show what the driver saw, and how they reacted. And what about the driver’s cell phone records? If the driver was texting or distracted, that’s crucial to know.
Beyond that, it’s important to look at the trucking company’s role. Did they screen and train this driver properly? Was the truck in safe working condition? These aren’t abstract concerns. I’ve handled cases where companies hired drivers with spotty records or failed to conduct even the most basic road tests. When companies cut corners, they open the door to crashes like this one.
Until more facts come to light, we’re left with serious unanswered questions. But those questions can be answered, if the right evidence is collected and examined.
Key Takeaways:
- It’s unclear what caused the semi-truck to end up partially on the median barrier or who is at fault.
- Authorities haven’t explained how the four hospitalized individuals were involved.
- Investigating the crash should include reviewing ECM data, in-cab cameras and phone records.
- The trucking company’s hiring, training and maintenance policies may be relevant depending on the facts.
- Full accountability depends on collecting hard evidence, not just waiting for official reports.
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