Jackson, MS — August 24, 2025, Four people were injured following an 18-wheeler accident that occurred at around 7:00 P.M. on Interstate 20.

According to reports, an 18-wheeler with two adults and two children was traveling on Interstate 20 when it lost control for unknown reasons and went off-road where it crashed.

When first responders arrived they found the woman unconscious and the man and children injured and transported them to the hospital where their conditions are unknown. Officials have not released any updates on the investigation, including what may have caused it.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

The reports state that the 18-wheeler left the roadway and crashed, but they don’t explain why it lost control in the first place. That missing detail is the central question here. Was this due to driver fatigue, distraction, or a sudden medical issue? Could a mechanical failure—such as brakes, steering, or a tire blowout—have made the truck impossible to handle? Or did a shifting load inside the trailer destabilize it? Each scenario leads investigators down a very different path.

The fact that multiple passengers, including children, were in the truck also raises additional questions. Was this a personal trip or was the vehicle in commercial service? If it was being used for work, investigators will want to know whether company policies, driver scheduling, or maintenance practices contributed to the crash.

To get answers, the truck’s engine control module (“black box”) should be reviewed. That data can show speed, throttle, braking, and steering inputs just before the crash. If the truck was equipped with in-cab cameras, those could provide valuable context about the driver’s alertness and road conditions. A thorough inspection of the truck’s mechanical systems and cargo securement is also critical to rule out preventable failures.

Key Takeaways:

• The reports don’t yet explain why the truck lost control, which is the key issue in this crash.
• Black box data and in-cab cameras can provide hard evidence of what happened before the vehicle left the road.
• Mechanical inspections and cargo securement checks are necessary to rule out equipment or load-related causes.
• The presence of passengers raises questions about whether the truck was being used commercially or privately, which affects the scope of the investigation.