Basic Facts
Crash date: June 13, 2026
Crash location: 3800 block of Wendland Road
People involved:
- Michael Pardy, 62
- Unidentified truck driver, 54
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
Temple, TX — June 13, 2026, Michael Pardy was injured in a truck accident at about 3:15 p.m. in the 3800 block of Wendland Road.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2025 Freightliner semi-truck allegedly ran a stop sign while turning north onto Wendland Road, causing a collision with a southbound 2013 Ford F-350.
Ford driver Michael Pardy, 62, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.
The truck driver suffered minor injuries, the report states.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Bell County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
Initial reports say the semi-truck caused this accident by failing to stop at a stop sign, but that is merely the opinion of the first officer on the scene. A full investigation should yield proof of what happened on Wendland Road.
Authorities likely will base their probe on physical evidence, witness statements, data from the vehicles and any available video footage. Cell phone records could show what each driver was doing at the time, but the vehicles will need to undergo a forensic examination if investigators suspect a mechanical issue contributed to this crash.
Most law enforcement agencies don’t have the time or training for such inspections, in my experience, but the injured Ford driver and his family deserve to know as much as possible about this accident.
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