Logan County, OH — July 3, 2025, One person was injured following a concrete truck accident that occurred at around 12:15 P.M. on SR 117.
According to reports, a concrete truck operated by Mark Neer was traveling on State Route 117 near Township 100 when it swerved to avoid a slowing vehicle but ultimately struck it and overturned.
When first responders arrived they found Neer seriously injured and transported him to the hospital in serious condition. It’s unknown if anyone else was injured. This is an ongoing investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When people hear that a concrete truck swerved to avoid a slowing vehicle but ended up striking it and overturning, they’re often left wondering: How exactly does something like that happen? Was the truck going too fast to adjust in time? Was the driver distracted or reacting to something else entirely? Without clear answers, it’s tough to understand where responsibility lies.
Right now, we know the truck driver was seriously injured, but reports don’t say whether anyone else was hurt. More importantly, they don’t tell us much about the lead-up to the crash. For instance, what caused the driver to swerve? Was the slowing vehicle visible and moving predictably? Was the concrete truck following too closely, or did some other factor—like a sudden mechanical issue or poor road conditions—play a role?
A complete investigation should begin with evidence from inside and around the truck. That includes data from the engine control module (which logs things like speed and brake use), any in-cab camera footage, and potentially the driver’s phone records. All of that can help determine whether the swerve was a reasonable reaction or a failure in judgment or training.
It’s also worth asking whether the driver was properly vetted and trained by the company that put him behind the wheel. I’ve handled cases where a truck driver had no business operating a commercial vehicle—yet was hired anyway, often after a bare-minimum road test. When something goes wrong under those circumstances, it’s not just the driver who bears responsibility.
There are still too many unanswered questions here to say who’s at fault. But finding out will require a lot more than a traffic report. It’ll require pulling records, inspecting the truck, and speaking to witnesses—because without those steps, we’re just guessing.
Key Takeaways:
- It’s not yet clear what caused the concrete truck to swerve or whether it was following too closely.
- Investigators should examine ECM data, camera footage, and phone records to understand the driver’s actions.
- The slowing vehicle’s behavior also matters—was it moving predictably, and did the truck have time to react?
- The trucking company’s hiring and training practices may come under scrutiny, depending on what the evidence shows.
- A thorough investigation is the only way to fairly determine responsibility.
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