Williamson County, TX — August 22, 2025, Jimmy Liu was injured in a truck accident at about 11 p.m. on State Highway 195 south of Florence.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2016 Toyota Camry was turning left onto County Road 239 when it collided with a 2010 Peterbilt semi-truck. A 2023 Kia Sportage also was involved in the crash.
Toyota driver Jimmy Liu, 29, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.
The Kia driver suffered minor injuries, the report states.
The two men in the truck were not hurt, according to the report.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Williamson County crash at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When people hear about a crash involving a semi and multiple vehicles, like the one recently reported on SH 195 in Williamson County, a few key questions naturally come to mind: Who had the right of way? How did three vehicles end up colliding in the same place at the same time? And what role, if any, did the 18-wheeler play in creating that danger?
Those are the right questions to ask, and unfortunately, the current report leaves most of them unanswered.
We’re told the crash happened when a Toyota Camry was turning left onto County Road 239 and collided with a Peterbilt semi-truck. A Kia SUV was also involved. But beyond that, we don’t yet know enough to understand what caused this incident or who may be legally responsible.
For example, was the 18-wheeler already traveling through the intersection when the Toyota turned left in front of it? Was the truck trying to turn or change lanes at the same time the Toyota was turning? Where was the Kia in relation to the other two vehicles, and how exactly did it become part of the crash?
These are not minor details. They go to the heart of how a multi-vehicle collision unfolds and who, if anyone, acted unreasonably or unlawfully.
Without more information, no one should assume the truck driver was at fault. That being said, we can’t rule it out either. I’ve handled enough cases like this to know that semi-trucks don’t just “end up in a crash” without some breakdown in communication, visibility, or decision-making.
That’s why a proper investigation has to go deeper than just surface-level observations.
For instance:
- Was the truck equipped with in-cab cameras or an engine control module (the truck’s “black box”)? If so, that data could show the truck’s speed, braking and steering inputs in the seconds leading up to the crash.
- Was the driver distracted, perhaps using a cell phone or navigation device? That’s something that can be confirmed through phone records.
- Did the truck company follow proper procedures in hiring, training, and evaluating the driver? I’ve seen cases where a crash was less about the driver’s decisions in the moment and more about the company’s failure to prepare him for that moment in the first place.
At the same time, it’s possible the Toyota driver misjudged the distance or speed of oncoming traffic while turning left. That’s something dash cam footage or surveillance video, if any exists, might help clarify.
The bottom line is this: A serious injury crash involving a commercial truck demands a real investigation, not just a passing glance. Without black box data, without camera footage and without driver background checks, all anyone’s doing is guessing.
Key Takeaways:
- It’s unclear from current reports how or why the Toyota and semi-truck collided.
- Critical questions remain about which driver had the right of way and whether anyone was distracted.
- Black box data, phone records and dash cams could provide answers that aren’t yet available.
- A meaningful investigation should also examine the truck driver’s background and the company’s hiring practices.
- Multi-vehicle crashes often involve split-second decisions, but accountability depends on hard evidence.
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