Paris Riggs Killed in Truck Accident in Falls County, TX

Falls County, TX — November 13, 2025, Paris Riggs was killed as the result of a truck accident at around 2:40 a.m. along Highway 6.

According to initial details about the accident, it happened north of Marlin near County Road 115.

Authorities said that 30-year-old Paris Riggs was in a Jeep Patriot going southbound. A Freightliner tractor-trailer was going the same direction. Due to factors unclear, the Jeep and the truck collided.

Due to the accident, Paris Riggs sustained fatal injuries. Authorities reported no other injuries. At this time, additional details are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Commercial vehicle accidents almost always present unique challenges. They’re not just big car accidents; they’re complex, chaotic events that involve factors authorities aren’t always used to investigating on their own. As such, it’s important for victims and families to follow up as soon as they can with the authorities. That way, they can gauge how thorough the investigations are.

Generally speaking, a crash like this demands a look into all kinds of complex factors. Vehicle data, cellphone records, drivers’ hours of service logs, maintenance history, vehicle inspections for defects, any video footage of the crash, analysis of debris and road markings, and even driver experience and history need attention. If authorities can show they’re looking into all of that, that’s generally a good sign they’re going to get the victim’s loved ones the answers they deserve.

Too often, though, families find that authorities lacked the tools or the motivation to investigate all of these factors. As a result, they might miss something important. With the victim unable to tell their side of the story, it’s vital that there’s as much evidence as possible doing so in their stead. If it seems like authorities aren’t prioritizing that, then there may need to be more thorough independent investigation to get the full story.