Nassau County, IN — August 11, 2025, one person was killed in a truck accident at about 11:35 a.m. on southbound Interstate 95.

Authorities said a semi-truck overturned after veering off the road near the Yulee weigh station.

The driver, a 47-year-old Jacksonville man, died at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.

No other injuries were reported.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Nassau County crash at this time.

Commentary

When people hear that a semi-truck veered off Interstate 95 and overturned near a weigh station, one of the first questions that comes to mind is: Why did the truck leave the road in the first place? Right now, that question remains unanswered, and it’s the key to understanding what really happened.

Depending on the facts, a number of different scenarios could explain this crash. Did the driver fall asleep at the wheel? Was there a mechanical failure? Was the truck forced off the road by another vehicle? The current report doesn't tell us. What it does tell us is that the driver died at the scene and that no other injuries were reported. Beyond that, we’re left to fill in a lot of blanks.

From an investigative standpoint, this is where black box data becomes essential. Most modern trucks are equipped with engine control modules that record vehicle speed, braking and steering inputs in the moments leading up to a crash. That data can help determine whether the driver lost control, tried to correct course or simply never reacted at all.

In-cab cameras, if present, may also show whether the driver was distracted, unwell or otherwise impaired. And then there’s the matter of cell phone records. Was the driver texting or on a call? These are basic steps in any serious investigation.

We also don’t know whether company policies may have played a role. For instance, was the driver operating under a tight delivery deadline or working beyond a safe number of hours? I've handled cases where companies pressured drivers to keep moving, even when it compromised safety. Sometimes the root cause isn't a bad driver: it’s a system that sets drivers up to fail.

Right now, none of that information is available to the public. But it needs to be, if anyone hopes to hold the right parties accountable. Until the evidence is thoroughly reviewed, we won’t know if this was an isolated mistake or a preventable failure.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s not yet clear what caused the truck to veer off I-95 and overturn.
• Black box data and in-cab video can help clarify the driver’s actions before the crash.
• Investigators should examine whether company policies or driver fatigue played a role.
• Cell phone records and maintenance logs may provide crucial missing context.
• A full picture of the crash depends on gathering and analyzing objective evidence.