Ormond Beach, FL — June 30, 2025, one person was killed and another was injured in a truck accident at about 1:40 p.m. on northbound Interstate 95.
Authorities said a box truck and Honda CR-V were involved in a collision near mile marker 72, just south of U.S. Route 1.
A woman who was a passenger in the Honda died at the scene of the crash, while the driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to authorities. Their names have not been made public yet.
The truck driver was not injured, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Volusia County crash at this time. The accident is still being investigated.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When people hear about a fatal crash involving a box truck and a passenger vehicle, like the one that happened on I-95 near Ormond Beach, one of the first questions they ask is: How did this happen? And that’s the right question. Because unless we know what caused this crash, we can’t begin to figure out who, if anyone, should be held accountable.
Right now, there are a lot of unanswered questions. Authorities say a Honda CR-V and a box truck collided, and that a passenger in the Honda lost her life. But they haven’t said anything about how the crash occurred. Did one of the vehicles change lanes? Was one slowing down or stopped? Did the truck rear-end the Honda? Or did the Honda veer unexpectedly? We just don’t know yet.
Depending on how the vehicles came together, different legal questions arise. For instance, if the truck hit the Honda from behind, the focus would likely be on whether the truck driver was distracted, speeding or following too closely. If the Honda entered the truck’s lane unexpectedly, the key issue might be whether the truck driver had time to react and avoid the crash.
That’s why I always stress the importance of an independent investigation. When I handle cases like this, I want to know whether the truck had dash cams or in-cab video. These days, many trucks have that technology, and it can be crucial in showing what the driver was doing in the seconds before impact. Same goes for the truck’s engine control module, or ECM, which records vehicle speed, brake use and throttle position. That data helps paint a much clearer picture of what really happened.
Cell phone records are another important piece of the puzzle. Was the truck driver on a call or texting? We’ve handled cases where drivers were looking at GPS apps or even watching YouTube behind the wheel. If any of that happened here, it would change the story significantly.
Beyond the crash itself, I’d also want to examine the trucking company’s hiring and training practices. Was this driver properly vetted? Did the company run a background check? How much time did they spend evaluating his driving skills before sending him out in a commercial vehicle? In one case I tried, a driver had been fired multiple times before getting hired again, by a company that barely tested his abilities. That poor judgment ended in a deadly crash. In that situation, the company’s failure was even more glaring than the driver’s.
In short, we can’t just take the initial reports at face value. We need real evidence — videos, records, witness statements — to understand what went wrong on I-95. Until then, assigning blame is premature.
Key Takeaways:
- It’s unclear what caused the box truck and Honda to collide; the direction and movement of the vehicles are key unanswered questions.
- Evidence like dash cam footage, ECM data and phone records could clarify whether the truck driver acted improperly.
- Investigating the truck driver’s background and the company’s hiring practices may uncover deeper accountability.
- Without a full investigation, it’s impossible to say who, if anyone, was at fault.
- The goal of legal scrutiny is to find the truth, not to assume blame based on appearances.
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