Parsippany, NJ — March 21, 2025, Shumsher Dhillon and another person were injured following a dump truck accident just before 4:30 a.m. along I.H. 80.
According to authorities, Shumsher Dhillon was traveling in an eastbound Honda Civic on Interstate Highway 80 in the vicinity of the I.H. 287 junction when it was involved in a collision with an eastbound Hyundai Elantra. Both vehicles apparently became disabled in the far right lane of the interstate, as a result.
Reports state that Dhillon apparently exited the Honda and both he and the Honda were subsequently struck by an eastbound Peterbilt dump truck. Dhillon reportedly suffered serious injuries due to the wreck; he and the person from the Elantra were transported to local medical facilities by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a disabled vehicle is struck by a dump truck on the interstate, the key question isn’t just what happened, but why it happened. In my experience handling truck accident cases, wrecks like this rarely occur without multiple contributing factors that need to be examined.
Why were the vehicles disabled in the lane of travel? After the initial collision between the Honda Civic and the Hyundai Elantra, investigators need to determine whether there was a reasonable opportunity for either driver to move their vehicle out of the travel lanes. Were the vehicles too damaged to move? Did the drivers have time to activate hazard lights or otherwise alert oncoming traffic? These answers are critical to understanding the events that followed.
Why didn’t the dump truck avoid the stopped vehicle and pedestrian? Commercial drivers are trained to anticipate and respond to road hazards, but reacting in time depends on visibility, traffic conditions, and whether the hazard was clearly marked. Investigators should examine black box data, dashcam footage, and roadway lighting conditions to assess whether the driver of the dump truck had a realistic opportunity to slow down or change lanes.
Was the dump truck being used for commercial purposes? Most dump trucks are operated for business, which means additional safety responsibilities apply. Investigators should determine whether the driver was properly trained, whether the truck was in good working condition, and whether the company’s policies allowed for safe driving practices. Maintenance logs, hours-of-service records, and company safety procedures could reveal whether larger issues were at play.
At the end of the day, the most important thing is finding answers. Even if it takes an independent investigation to gather the right evidence, it’s critical to examine every factor to ensure those affected by the crash get the clarity they deserve.
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