La Feria, TX — March 27, 2025, a man was injured following a truck accident that occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. along 9th Street.
According to authorities, the accident took place on 9th street between Canal Street and Main Street.
The cause of the accident remains unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision took place between a silver pickup truck and a parked 18-wheeler. The pickup reportedly became stuck beneath the 18-wheeler.
The man inside had to be extricated from the wreckage by emergency personnel. Once freed from the aftermath, he was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive treatment for the injuries he suffered due to the crash, reports state. Additional information pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a moving vehicle ends up wedged underneath a parked 18-wheeler, especially in the early morning hours, it’s important to ask more than just how it happened—we also need to ask why the truck was parked there in the first place. Because in situations like this, where a vehicle ends up trapped under the rear of a trailer, the issue often isn’t just about the driver who hit it—it’s about whether the truck was parked legally and safely.
In my experience, 18-wheelers that park on city streets, especially in low-light conditions, can pose a serious hazard if the driver doesn’t follow the safety rules that apply to commercial vehicles. That includes making sure the trailer is visible from a distance, especially from behind. Was the trailer properly lit? Did it have reflective tape that was clean and in good condition? Was it parked in a space actually designated for trucks, or did the driver just stop wherever was convenient?
I handled a case once where a man crashed into the back of a parked trailer early in the morning, much like what’s been reported here. At first glance, it looked like a simple case of driver error. But when we investigated further, we discovered that the truck was parked illegally in a poorly lit area, and the reflective tape on the trailer was worn to the point that it was nearly invisible. Once all that came to light, the narrative shifted entirely.
Another question to consider is why the truck was parked there in the first place. Was it a mechanical issue? Was the driver waiting for a delivery window to open? Or had he simply run out of hours and decided to stop wherever he could? Drivers are required to follow strict federal guidelines about when and where they can rest, but if a trucking company doesn’t give them proper planning support—or if they don’t train their drivers well—then unsafe parking decisions like this can be the result.
From where I sit, a crash like this is a reminder that the location and condition of a parked 18-wheeler matter just as much as what the other driver was doing. It’s not enough to assume that a rear-end collision means the person behind the wheel of the smaller vehicle is automatically at fault. The real story is often more complex and only comes to light when investigators look beyond the crash scene, gather the right evidence, and ask the hard questions. That’s what it takes to hold the right parties accountable and ensure that those affected by the wreck receive the clarity and closure they deserve.
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