One Injured in Semi-Truck Accident on I-20 in Kilgore, TX

Gregg County, TX — January 2, 2026, one person was injured as the result of a multi-truck accident that occurred on Interstate 20.

Initial details about the accident say that it happened in the area of the I-20 and Highway 31 intersection, north of Kilgore.

According to officials, traffic was going along I-20 in the Kilgore area. In events not clear right now, multiple commercial trucks collided. Reports say one of the truck drivers was taken to a hospital with serious injuries as a result. It’s unclear if anyone else was hurt.

Additional details about the crash are unavailable at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

This early in an investigation, it’s important to consider some key questions about the investigations.

1. Do the authorities have the tools, experience, and time to do an in-depth accident reconstruction?
2. Are authorities inspecting all the vehicles involved for potential defects?
3. Is all electronic data being preserved (from phones, cameras, and the vehicles themselves)?

I’ve handled hundreds of commercial vehicle accident cases over the years. These questions can help determine early on if there might be shortcomings in the official investigations. Not all police departments prioritize accident reconstruction to begin with.

If they’re then tasked with handling a multi-truck accident on a major interstate, the complexity of the accident could prove too much for them to handle on their own. That’s when important details slip through the cracks, and that makes it more difficult for victims and families to get the help they need.

By gauging the efforts of authorities early on, a family can take steps, if needed, to bring in independent professionals. If authorities let anything important slip through the cracks, an experienced eye can catch those details and bring them to light.