Gregg County, TX — April 14, 2025, three people were injured following a semi-truck accident at around 12:54 a.m. along Interstate 20.
Preliminary investigations about the crash say that it took place along eastbound lanes in the area of Highway 42.
According to officials, a 35-year-old Carthage man and two others were in am Audi traveling along the interstate. A semi-trailer was traveling the same direction. For reasons unclear, the truck and the car collided. Due to the accident, two passengers in the Audi were seriously injured. The Carthage man had reportedly minor injuries.
No other injuries were reported. Right now, additional details about the crash remain unconfirmed.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Accidents involving commercial trucks can be unique challenging for investigators, so it’s important that the investigations are handled properly. As much as people may assume authorities have all that handled, their investigations can fall short for all kinds of reasons. That’s why it’s sometimes helpful to ask some key questions early on and gauge what kinds of answers authorities come up with.
The first thing to consider is whether investigators had the time, equipment, and training to thoroughly examine the crash. Multi-vehicle wrecks on highways can be complex, and without a detailed review of the scene—vehicle positions, impact angles, and roadway conditions—important details might be missed or misunderstood.
It’s also worth asking whether a vehicle defect may have contributed to the crash or worsened the injuries. Mechanical issues such as brake failure or steering problems can cause or influence a collision, and failures in seatbelts or airbags can make injuries far more serious than they otherwise would be. These are rarely obvious and require a close inspection to detect.
Lastly, was crash-related electronic data from all vehicles preserved? Many modern vehicles—both passenger and commercial—record information like speed, braking, and steering input in the moments before a crash. That data, along with phone records or dashcam footage, can be vital to understanding what really happened—but it must be secured quickly before it’s lost.
Asking these questions early gives those affected a better chance at making sure nothing important slips through the cracks. If they’re satisfied with the answers authorities have, that’s a good sign. But if things don’t add up, and there are still doubts or concerns, then they can take steps to ensure there’s another set of eyes looking over the accident.
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