Jackson County, TX — March 3, 2025, two people were injured in a truck accident at approximately 5:00 a.m. along Lloyd Bentsen Highway.

According to authorities, two men ages 45 and 62 were traveling in a westbound Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on Lloyd Bentsen Highway at the Business 59 intersection when the accident took place.

The cause of the accident remains unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a southbound Freightliner 18-wheeler with a trailer in tow failed to stop at a stop sign, entering the intersection at an apparently unsafe time. This resulted in a collision between the left-rear quarter of the 18-wheeler's trailer and the front-right quarter of the pickup truck.

The two men from the Silverado reportedly suffered serious injuries over the course of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of the victims—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When an 18-wheeler enters an intersection without stopping at a posted stop sign and causes a collision, the key question isn’t just what happened, but why it happened. In my experience handling truck accident cases, wrecks like this rarely occur without multiple contributing factors that need to be examined.

Why did the truck driver fail to stop? Stop signs exist for a reason, and for professional drivers—especially those operating large commercial vehicles—the responsibility to follow traffic control devices is fundamental. Investigators need to determine whether the driver was distracted, fatigued, or simply chose not to stop. Was the sign visible and unobstructed? Did the driver see it and ignore it? These aren’t just minor oversights; they’re basic errors with serious consequences. Reviewing dashcam footage, black box data, and eyewitness accounts will be critical to answering those questions.

Was the 18-wheeler being used for commercial purposes? Most likely, yes. And if so, that adds layers of responsibility—not just for the driver, but for the company behind them. Commercial carriers are required to ensure their drivers are properly trained, rested, and capable of following the rules of the road. Investigators should examine the company’s safety record, driver training programs, and hours-of-service logs to determine whether the driver was fit for duty or working under conditions that may have contributed to the crash.

Could mechanical failure have played a role? While this appears to be a case of driver error, it’s still necessary to confirm that the truck’s brakes, lights, and other safety systems were functioning properly. If the truck didn’t stop because of a mechanical issue, investigators will need to review recent maintenance records and inspection reports to determine whether a failure to keep the vehicle roadworthy contributed to the crash.

At the end of the day, the most important thing is finding answers. Even if it takes an independent investigation to gather the right evidence, it’s critical to examine every factor to ensure those affected by the crash get the clarity they deserve.