Seguin, TX — March 10, 2025, Joshua Green was killed and Matthew Payton and one other person were injured in a truck accident on State Highway 46.
Authorities said a 2013 Ford F-150 and a 2007 Freightliner collided head-on near the Guadalupe River Bridge. The semi, which was hauling a belly dump trailer, caught fire after the crash.
Ford driver Joshua Green, 28, died in the crash, while passenger Matthew Payton, 25, was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, according to authorities.
The semi-truck driver was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Guadalupe County crash at this time. The accident remains under investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Head-on collisions between semi-trucks and passenger vehicles often raise serious concerns about how and why both vehicles ended up in the same space at the same time. A full investigation should determine whether this was due to driver error, road conditions or another contributing factor.
One of the first questions investigators should answer is which vehicle crossed the center line and why. Black box data, dashcam footage and any available witness statements will be critical in understanding the sequence of events.
Another key factor is the road itself. Bridges can be narrow, with little room for error. Were there any road conditions, such as tight curves, poor lighting or slippery surfaces, that could have contributed to the crash? If visibility was limited or the bridge created a natural choke point for traffic, that could have played a role in the collision.
Speed is also a critical issue. Large trucks take much longer to stop than passenger vehicles, and if the semi was traveling too fast for conditions, that could have affected its ability to avoid a crash. Investigators should review speed data from the truck’s black box to determine whether the driver had enough time to react.
The fact that the truck caught fire after the crash is another serious concern. Truck fires can result from fuel tank ruptures, mechanical failures or even the cargo being hauled. Investigators should determine whether the truck’s fuel system was properly maintained and whether the fire made rescue efforts more difficult.
At this stage, there isn’t enough public information to determine exactly what led to this crash. But if authorities focus only on who hit whom without investigating why the collision occurred — whether due to driver behavior, road conditions or vehicle issues — they risk missing key details. A thorough investigation should take all possible factors into account to ensure a full understanding of what went wrong.
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