Durham County, NC — May 28, 2025, at least four people were injured in a truck accident at about 6:30 a.m. on southbound Interstate 885.
Authorities said five vehicles were involved in a crash near mile marker 5: a semi-truck a pickup, an SUV and two passenger cars.
At least four people were hospitalized after the crash, according to authorities, but the extent of their injuries is unknown.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Durham County crash at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a crash involves five vehicles, including a semi-truck, and sends at least four people to the hospital, most people reading about it want to know: How did this happen? Who dropped the ball? And why don’t we know more?
As it stands, this incident on southbound I-885 raises more questions than answers. We know a semi-truck, a pickup, an SUV and two passenger cars were involved. But we don’t know which vehicle initiated the crash, whether the truck was moving or stopped or even where in the sequence the big rig came into play. Depending on the truck’s position and movement, entirely different scenarios, and different liabilities, are in play.
The first step in understanding this kind of pileup is identifying how it began. Was the truck following too closely? Did another driver cut into its lane? Was there an earlier collision that forced drivers to react suddenly? These details matter, and they can’t be guessed; they must be proven with real evidence.
That evidence can come from multiple sources:
- Engine control module (ECM) data to show the truck’s speed, braking and throttle use in the seconds leading up to the crash.
- In-cab cameras, if present, which could show what the truck driver was doing: whether they were distracted, reacting to traffic or struggling with poor visibility.
- Cell phone records to determine if anyone was texting or on a call.
- Dash cams from other vehicles, which can be essential for piecing together the chain reaction.
It’s also important not to jump to the conclusion that the trucker is solely responsible. I’ve worked on cases where multiple drivers contributed to a crash, and others where a trucking company’s poor hiring or training policies turned a preventable situation into a disaster. Did the company vet the driver properly? Was he working excessive hours in violation of safety rules? We don’t know yet, but these are the kinds of issues that come up again and again in litigation.
Until investigators gather and release that kind of evidence, the story remains incomplete. And if the authorities don’t pursue those answers with enough urgency, it may be up to independent investigations to fill in the gaps.
Key Takeaways:
- We don’t yet know what caused the crash or who is at fault; key facts remain unreported.
- The role of the semi-truck in the chain of events is still unclear—and that determines a lot about potential liability.
- Crucial evidence like black box data, dash cams, and driver records will be needed to find out what happened.
- Trucking company practices—like hiring, training, and scheduling—may become relevant depending on what the investigation shows.
- Getting to the truth requires more than surface-level reporting; it demands a deep dive into the available evidence.
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