Lowell, IN — August 15, 2025, one person was killed in a truck accident at about 9:30 a.m. on East Commercial Avenue/State Road 2.
Authorities said two semi-trucks collided near the intersection of Commercial and Union Street.
One of the drivers, whose name has not been released yet, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.
The injury status of the other driver was unknown, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Lake County crash at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When two 18-wheelers collide, especially at an intersection, the public’s first question is usually a version of: How does something like this even happen? That’s a fair question, and not one we can answer from the limited details released so far. But getting to the bottom of it requires far more than an accident scene diagram and a police report.
At this stage, we don’t know which truck had the right of way, whether one was turning or stopped or if either driver violated a traffic signal. All of those are crucial facts that remain unanswered questions. Depending on who did what, and when, the dynamics of liability could look very different.
One of the most important steps in an investigation like this is securing the electronic control module (ECM) data from both trucks. These “black boxes” can tell us whether either driver hit the brakes, how fast they were going and whether any evasive maneuvers were attempted. Likewise, dash camera footage, if available, can offer a real-time view of what each driver saw and how they reacted.
Another major factor that often gets overlooked is cell phone use. It’s not enough to speculate whether a driver was distracted. We need to know. That means obtaining call logs and text records. If one driver was texting or scrolling at the time of the crash, that’s a fact that needs to come to light.
Beyond the drivers themselves, I’ve handled cases where the bigger issue wasn’t what happened in the moment, but what led up to it, like hiring practices that put unqualified drivers behind the wheel. One client I represented was hit by a trucker who had been fired multiple times before being hired by a company that gave her a 20-minute road test and called it a day.
That’s why it’s critical to ask broader questions in a case like this: Were both drivers properly screened and trained? Did their logs show they were well-rested and compliant with hours-of-service regulations? Did either vehicle have any maintenance issues that played a role?
Right now, we’re looking at a fatal crash with no clear public explanation. That’s not acceptable. Someone died, and someone else may be seriously injured. The only way to determine who is accountable, and what should happen next, is through a thorough investigation that doesn’t stop at surface-level facts.
Key Takeaways:
- It’s not yet clear what caused the two semis to collide at the Lowell intersection.
- ECMs, dash cams and cell phone records will be key to reconstructing the crash.
- Driver hiring, training and fatigue should all be examined as possible contributing factors.
- Depending on who had the right of way and how each vehicle was moving, fault could lie with either or both drivers.
- A full investigation is necessary to determine who should be held accountable and why.
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