Montgomery County, TX — July 3, 2025, One person was injured in a 18-wheeler accident that occurred around 12:15 P.M. on Dobbin Huffsmith Rd.

According to reports, a Honda Civic operated by Guadalupe Hernandez was traveling on Dobbin Huffsmith Road at the same that an 18-wheeler backed into the road while unsafe resulting in a collision.

When first responders arrived on the scene they found that a third vehicle, a Chevy Tahoe was also involved in the crash, and that Hernandez had sustained serious injuries and they were transported to the hospital for treatment. Officials have not released an update on the Hernandez's status or the progress of the investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a report mentions that an 18-wheeler was backing into the road and ended up in a collision with a passing vehicle, it naturally raises some serious questions: Was the truck supposed to be there? Was the maneuver done safely? These aren't just technicalities—they go to the heart of whether this crash could have and should have been prevented.

At the center of the issue is the truck’s decision to reverse into an active roadway. Backing up a tractor-trailer on a public road is one of the riskiest things a truck driver can do. Visibility is limited. Reaction time for oncoming drivers is short. And the margin for error is razor thin. If this maneuver was done without a spotter on foot, or without warning lights or cones to alert oncoming traffic, then it's fair to ask whether the truck driver followed basic safety protocols.

We also don’t know why the truck was backing into the road in the first place. Was it trying to access a loading dock? Making a delivery? Or correcting a missed turn? That context matters because it can tell us whether the maneuver was necessary at all—or whether it was the result of poor planning or a bad decision. In my experience, I've handled cases where trucking companies failed to provide drivers with safe access points, leaving them to improvise in ways that put others in danger.

Another important detail is the presence of a third vehicle—the Chevy Tahoe—which was reportedly involved in the crash. The report doesn’t say how it played into the chain of events. Was it struck by one of the vehicles, or was it part of the initial impact? The lack of clarity on that point leaves a hole in the narrative, one that only a proper investigation can fill.

In crashes like this, physical evidence becomes critical. Damage patterns, skid marks, dash cam footage, and even the truck’s engine control module can help show how fast vehicles were moving and how much time drivers had to react. Without that data, it’s nearly impossible to know whether the truck backed into the road cautiously or recklessly—or if the other drivers had any real chance to avoid the collision.

Key Takeaways:

• Backing an 18-wheeler into a public roadway is inherently risky and requires strict safety procedures.
• It’s unclear whether the truck had proper support, such as a spotter or hazard warnings, during the maneuver.
• The presence of a third vehicle complicates the sequence of events and demands further investigation.
• Evidence like black box data, dash cams, and crash scene measurements will be essential to determine fault.
• Understanding why the truck was backing up in the first place could reveal whether the crash stemmed from poor planning or negligence.