Longview, TX — November 7, 2025, Emilee Schell was injured as the result of a car accident at around 7:22 a.m. along Marshall Avenue.

According to initial details about the accident, it happened in the area of the Marshall Avenue and Second Street.

Investigators said that 23-year-old Emilee Schell was in a Toyota Yaris going along the roadway when a truck pulling a trailer going the same direction failed to control speed. The truck crashed into the Toyota as a result.

Emilee Schell reportedly was seriously injured. No other injuries were reported. Additional details are unavailable at this time.

Commentary by Michael Grossman

People might see this as open-and-shut since authorities say the truck involved here failed to control speed. However, there could be complex issues behind the scenes that need to be addressed. It's possible this was a work vehicle, which raises questions about whether or not an employer contributed to the crash.

Was the truck driver distracted? Were they rushing to meet an unreasonable deadline? Had they been working dangerously long hours? Are they inexperienced, or do they have a history of reckless driving? Did a lack of regular maintenance result in worn tires or brakes?

These sorts of questions sometimes show that the true cause of the crash happened long before the driver got behind the wheel. As such, the consequences need to be thorough enough to ensure that all parties responsible for the crash are held accountable. Maybe that was just a single reckless driver. Maybe it was a series of decisions that made a crash like this foreseeable. Either way, getting all the facts should be a top priority.