1 Killed, 1 Injured in Box Truck Accident on I-40 in Garner, NC
Garner, NC — February 8, 2026, one person was killed and another was injured after a box truck accident around 2:20 a.m. along Interstate 40.
Investigators said that the incident took place along eastbound I-40 near the exit for Jones Sausage Road.
It appears that two people were in a Lexus going along the interstate. That vehicle reportedly left its lane, and it crashed into a box truck which had broken down along the shoulder. Due to this, the passenger from the Lexus sustained fatal injuries.
The driver of the Lexus had unspecified injuries. The box truck driver had reportedly minor injuries. Right now, charges are pending, and investigations are ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
With such a serious collision, it's important to be sure all the facts are clear before drawing definitive conclusions. I've handled hundreds of commercial vehicle accident cases. Sometimes, people become so focused on a glaring red flag that they miss the forest for the trees. As such, it's best to keep an open mind and let the evidence speak for itself. That means investigating all possible contributing factors—not just the most obvious ones. Is that happening here?
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