Sheridan, WY — August 14, 2025, a pedestrian was injured following a truck accident that occurred along West Loucks Street.
According to authorities, a pedestrian operating an electric wheelchair was crossing the street at the West Loucks Street and North Brooks Street intersection when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, an 18-wheeler failed to yield to the pedestrian. The pedestrian was consequently struck by the 18-wheeler. Photographs of the scene which have been published in the news show the wheelchair lying on its side and wedged beneath the front bumper of the truck’s cab.
The person who had been in the wheelchair reportedly sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the collision and was taken to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When I see that a pedestrian in a wheelchair was hit by an 18-wheeler, the question that jumps out is: how did the truck driver not see them? Intersections are among the most hazardous places for pedestrians, and commercial truck drivers have a legal duty to yield. The early reports simply say the truck “failed to yield,” but they don’t explain whether the driver was distracted, whether sight lines were blocked, or whether the driver was turning or going straight through.
The photos described in the news—showing the wheelchair lodged beneath the truck’s front bumper—suggest direct contact with the cab itself. That raises further questions about whether the driver was watching the crosswalk, scanning mirrors properly, or simply not attentive. Cell phone records, dash cameras, and in-cab video (if available) can answer whether distraction was at play. The truck’s black box can also confirm speed and braking in the moments before impact.
Another issue is timing. Was the pedestrian already in the crosswalk when the truck moved forward? Were traffic signals working correctly? Those are basic but crucial details that remain unanswered in the initial reports. From my own experience litigating truck–pedestrian cases, I know that these questions can only be resolved by pulling every available piece of evidence—not just taking the police summary at face value.
At this point, we know a vulnerable road user was struck and injured, but we don’t yet know whether the cause was driver inattention, poor visibility, or something else. Getting clarity on that distinction is what determines accountability.
Key Takeaways
- The main unanswered question is why the truck driver didn’t see and yield to the pedestrian.
- Evidence from dash cams, in-cab cameras, and phone records will be crucial to clarify distraction or inattention.
- The truck’s black box can show speed and braking behavior at the time of the crash.
- Only a full investigation of signals, sight lines, and driver conduct can determine who is responsible.
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