San Antonio, TX — May 8, 2025, two people were injured in a truck accident at approximately 11:45 a.m. along Interstate Highway 35.
According to authorities, a 69-year-old man was traveling in a southbound 18-wheeler on I.H. 35 in the vicinity of Cassin Road when the accident took place.
Traffic in the area had apparently slowed to a stop in the time leading up to the wreck. Officials indicate that the 18-wheeler failed to slow for the traffic and veered left in order to avoid a collision. It reportedly entered the opposing lanes of traffic where it jackknifed and collided with an SUV occupied by a 75-year-old woman.
The man from the 18-wheeler and the woman from the SUV each suffered serious injuries as a result of the wreck; they were each transported to local medical facilities by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of the victims—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When an 18-wheeler crosses into oncoming traffic and jackknifes, seriously injuring both its own driver and the occupants of another vehicle, it’s easy to view the event as the result of a split-second decision gone wrong. But from a legal perspective, the more important question is why that decision had to be made in the first place. Jackknifing across lanes isn’t just a last-ditch maneuver—it’s a sign that something upstream in the chain of responsibility broke down.
According to reports, traffic had already slowed or stopped before the crash occurred. That means the truck driver should have had ample time to recognize the hazard ahead and adjust accordingly. Commercial drivers are trained to scan far ahead, anticipate slowdowns, and begin braking long before a sudden stop becomes necessary. So when a driver instead veers across the median to avoid rear-ending stopped traffic, that raises serious concerns about distraction, fatigue, or even speed that wasn’t appropriate for the conditions.
Another angle that must be investigated is the mechanical condition of the truck. Was the braking system properly maintained? Did the trailer load contribute to a loss of control? Jackknifing doesn’t happen easily, especially on dry pavement. When it does, it often points to equipment that wasn’t functioning correctly—or a driver who wasn’t trained or physically capable of handling that kind of emergency maneuver.
And if this truck was operating as part of a commercial fleet, the company behind it needs to be examined as well. Did they screen the driver adequately? Did they ensure he was fit for duty and not exceeding hours-of-service limits? Did they cut corners on maintenance or push the driver to stay on a tight schedule, regardless of traffic conditions? I’ve seen cases where all of those factors combined to put a poorly prepared driver behind the wheel of a vehicle that was bound to end up in a wreck.
Getting to the bottom of a crash like this means asking the right questions and refusing to stop at surface-level explanations. Serious wrecks deserve serious investigation, not assumptions. Understanding why the driver couldn’t stop in time, whether the truck was roadworthy, and whether the company met its legal obligations is essential to figuring out what might have happened. Getting clear answers to these questions is the least that can be done to help those affected find the clarity and closure they deserve.
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