Miranda Greene Killed in Truck Accident near Seminole, TX

Gaines County, TX — June 7, 2025, Miranda Greene was killed in a truck accident at about 7:30 p.m. on U.S. Route 62 west of Seminole.

Authorities said a 2019 Kia Forte was heading east when it crashed into the back of a 2012 Peterbilt semi-truck that had slowed down to make a left turn onto County Road 213.

Kia driver Miranda Mariah Greene, 31, died at the scene of the crash, according to authorities. The Artesia, NM resident had been wearing her seatbelt.

The truck driver was not injured, authorities said.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Gaines County crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a crash like this makes the news it’s easy for people to assume it was just a case of the car’s driver “not paying attention.” But in my experience, there’s usually more to the story. The key question in a crash like this isn’t just what happened, but why it happened, and more importantly, what evidence exists to answer that question.

From what’s been reported, the semi-truck was making a left turn onto a county road when the car hit it from behind. At first glance, that might sound simple. But depending on the circumstances, several different legal questions could emerge:

• Was the truck signaling properly and far enough in advance?
• Was it fully in the left-turn lane, if one existed?
• Was it moving, stopped or partially blocking the eastbound lane?
• Was the turn executed safely and lawfully under the conditions present at the time (e.g., speed, visibility, road layout)?

We don’t yet know how long the truck had been slowing down or whether the driver had time to complete the turn. Depending on those details, liability could shift significantly.

These kinds of crashes often turn on evidence that doesn’t show up in a police report. That includes:

• ECM (engine control module) data, which can show how fast the truck was going, when it began slowing and whether it braked suddenly.
• Dash cam or in-cab camera footage, if available, which might clarify lane positioning or timing of the maneuver.
• Cell phone records, to rule out distraction on either side.
• Lighting and visibility, especially since the crash occurred around 7:30 p.m., possibly around dusk, when it’s harder to judge distances.

In many cases I’ve handled, investigators uncovered that the truck wasn’t as visible as it should have been, or that the maneuver was abrupt or poorly executed. Sometimes what looks like a simple rear-end crash is actually the result of a larger chain of poor decisions.

Another thing worth considering is the company that put the truck on the road. Did they vet the driver properly? Did the driver have a history of poor decision-making? Was the vehicle maintained according to federal safety standards? You might think those issues are separate from the crash itself, but I’ve seen many cases where deeper investigation revealed systemic problems that made a crash all but inevitable.

Key Takeaways

• Just because a car rear-ended a turning semi doesn’t mean the truck driver did everything right.
• Critical evidence — like ECM data, dash cam footage and cell records — can shed light on the truck’s behavior leading up to the crash.
• The truck’s visibility, maneuver execution and position in the roadway may all factor into who’s at fault.
• The trucking company’s hiring and safety practices can also play a role in crashes like this.
• Without an independent investigation, we’re left with more questions than answers.