Houston County, TX — August 11, 2024, a Tyler trucker was injured as the result of an 18-wheeler accident at around 12:53 a.m. on U.S. Highway 287.
According to officials, the accident took place in the area of Old Latexo Road, north of Crockett.
Investigators said that a 33-year-old Tyler man was in an International tractor-trailer going southbound along the highway. The 18-wheeler reportedly lost control, causing it to overturn along the side of the road. As a result, the man was seriously injured. There did not appear to be anyone else involved in the accident.
Right now, further details can’t be confirmed.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Generally, people see a single-vehicle wreck and assume that the driver must have done something wrong. With commercial trucks, though, all kinds of things can lead to a serious accident. Did a tire blowout? Was the driver forced to work long hours? Were they not properly trained? Is their employer not maintaining the truck? Did cargo shift while rounding a curve? If authorities aren’t considering these possible extenuating circumstances, they may be missing something important.
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