Volusia County, FL — July 16, 2025, one person was injured due to a truck accident at approximately 4;30 a.m. along Interstate Highway 95.
According to authorities, the accident took place on I.H. 95 in the vicinity of Mile Marker 235.
The cause of the accident remains unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision took place between an 18-wheeler hauling a trailer loaded with pipes and a truck that had car trailer in tow. The 18-wheeler’s load of pipes reportedly spilled over the road over the course of the accident.
The person who had been behind the wheel of the 18-wheeler sustained injuries of unknown severity, according to reports, and was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When two trucks collide on the interstate—especially in the early morning hours—there’s a lot we don’t know until someone starts asking the right questions. The presence of cargo on the roadway may grab attention, but the real story begins with understanding how the collision between these two vehicles occurred in the first place.
From a legal standpoint, the key unknown is which vehicle initiated the sequence of events. Did one truck make an unsafe lane change? Was one traveling significantly faster or slower than the other? Did either driver attempt to brake or swerve? These aren’t details we can guess at—they have to be reconstructed through black box data, dash cams, and eyewitness accounts.
That early morning timeframe also raises questions about visibility and driver alertness. Was either driver operating on reduced sleep? Was lighting or road design a factor at that stretch of I-95? I’ve seen cases where fatigue played a role that only came to light after reviewing driver logs and hours-of-service data.
There’s also the question of who was towing the car trailer. Depending on the size and weight of the trailer, the driver’s control and stopping distance could have been affected, especially if the load wasn’t balanced or the trailer wasn’t properly hitched. In a two-truck crash like this, liability doesn’t always rest with the bigger rig—it depends on what each driver did, or didn’t do, leading up to impact.
That’s why these crashes require more than just a surface-level investigation. If the evidence is gathered and analyzed correctly, it will reveal the chain of decisions and actions that led to this collision—not just who got hurt, but why it happened at all.
Key Takeaways:
- Black box data, dash cam footage, and driver logs will be critical in establishing how the crash unfolded.
- Early-morning conditions raise questions about fatigue, visibility, and reaction time.
- Liability depends on the actions of both drivers, especially in relation to speed, spacing, and trailer handling.
- Thorough investigation is needed to determine which party—if not both—was responsible for causing the crash.
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