Hardin County — December 19, 2025, Gidgette Self and Toree Moore were injured in a car accident at approximately 8:45 p.m. along U.S. Highway 96.

According to authorities, 57-year-old Gidgette Self was traveling in a southbound Ford F-150 pickup truck on the U.S. Highway 96 frontage road north of Old Evadale Road when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, a collision occurred between the Ford and a northbound Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck occupied by 19-year-old Toree Moore and an 18-year-old man.

Self reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. Moore suffered minor injuries, as well, according to reports.

Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When two pickup trucks collide head-on or across lanes on a frontage road, the immediate focus tends to be on who crossed the center line or made a wrong move. But without knowing exactly how the crash unfolded, it’s risky to rely on assumptions. These kinds of collisions demand a closer look—not just at what happened, but at why.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Crashes like this one should be treated with the same level of scrutiny as a major highway wreck. That includes documenting vehicle paths, identifying the precise point of impact, and determining whether either driver attempted to brake or swerve before the collision. Especially on frontage roads where space is limited, even a slight steering miscalculation can lead to major consequences. If scene mapping or vehicle analysis was minimal, key details could be lost.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
When a vehicle veers unexpectedly or fails to respond during a critical moment, mechanical issues need to be considered. Could there have been a steering problem, brake failure, or suspension issue that affected one of the trucks? Were either of the vehicles modified in a way that changed how they handled? Mechanical failures don’t always leave obvious signs—and without a proper inspection, they may never be discovered.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both vehicles likely contain event data recorders capable of showing speed, braking, throttle position, and steering input leading up to the collision. That kind of information can help confirm which driver tried to avoid the crash—or whether one vehicle behaved unpredictably. Phone or GPS data could also offer clues about attention or distraction. But all of this information must be preserved early in the investigation, or it may be lost.

Injuries on both sides mean the stakes are high. That’s exactly why a deeper investigation matters—not just to assign blame, but to understand what truly went wrong and whether it could have been prevented.

Takeaways:

• Head-on or crossover crashes require full scene reconstruction to understand vehicle paths and reactions.
• Mechanical failures in either truck—like steering or brake issues—must be ruled out through inspection.
• Vehicle telemetry and digital data can show how each driver responded in the seconds before the collision.