Plymouth County, IA — January 28, 2025, Mohammed Wajid was killed in a truck accident at about 12:40 p.m. on C12 near Chatsworth.
Authorities said a collision between two semi-trucks split one of them in two at the intersection of K18 and C12.
Preliminary reports indicate a Freightliner semi-truck ran a stop sign on K18 and crashed into a grain trailer being hauled by an eastbound Kenworth semi-truck. The collision left half of the truck on each side of the road, and sparked a fire in a nearby field.
Freightliner driver Mohammed Wajid, 28, died after being taken to an area hospital, authorities said. The other driver was not injured.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a commercial truck fails to yield at a stop sign, the legal question is whether the driver was negligent in obeying traffic control devices. The collision in Plymouth County raises concerns about driver attention, visibility and possible contributing factors beyond the initial police report.
One key issue investigators should examine is why the Freightliner did not stop. Stop sign violations can result from distraction, fatigue, or in some cases, brake failure. Investigators should review in-cab camera footage, engine control module (ECM) data and the driver’s work logs to determine whether distraction or fatigue played a role. Additionally, a thorough inspection of the truck’s braking system and maintenance history is necessary to rule out mechanical failure.
Another critical factor is visibility at the intersection. Investigators should determine whether the stop sign was clearly visible and not obstructed by trees, signs or other objects. Road design and sightlines also matter. If the intersection has a history of similar crashes, that may indicate a need for better signage or additional traffic controls.
The severity of the crash, including the fire and the complete separation of the trailer, suggests a high-speed impact. This raises questions about whether the Freightliner driver attempted to stop or if the truck was traveling too fast to react in time. Skid marks, ECM data and physical damage to both trucks can help reconstruct the moments leading up to the collision.
Crashes like this highlight the need for a thorough investigation that goes beyond simply identifying who ran a stop sign. Understanding whether driver inattention, vehicle issues or poor intersection design contributed to the crash is crucial in determining the full scope of liability. The victim’s family deserves to know the answers to those questions.
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