Basic Facts

Crash date: August 12, 2026

Crash location: Dallas North Tollway near University Boulevard in Dallas, TX

People involved:

  • Kolton Bachman, 34
  • Unidentified truck driver, 40

Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown

Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown

Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown

Accident Report

Dallas, TX — August 12, 2026, Kolton Bachman was injured in a truck accident at about 5 a.m. on Dallas North Tollway.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a northbound 2015 BMW 320 crashed into the back of a 2024 Mack semi-truck near University Boulevard.

BMW driver Kolton Bachman, 34, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

The truck driver was not injured, the report states.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Dallas County crash at this time.

How Did This Accident Occur?

Did the truck slow or stop suddenly? Did it have working brake- and taillights? Was the BMW speeding? Was the driver distracted or fatigued? Did his car have an issue with its brakes? At this point, we don’t know the answer to these questions, but these are the kind of things that authorities must consider as they investigate this crash.

Investigators will pore over physical evidence, vehicle data, witness statements and available video footage to reconstruct this accident. Cell phone records could show what each driver was doing at the time, but a qualified expert should examine these vehicles if authorities suspect a mechanical problem contributed to this crash.

This investigation should give the BMW driver and his family a clear picture of what caused this accident.

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