Jasper County, SC — January 14, 2026, Arthur Vieira Anjos was killed in a truck accident just after 5 a.m. on Interstate 95 near the Georgia border.

Authorities said a northbound 2026 Toyota Camry collided with a 2022 Peterbilt semi-truck that was stopped in traffic near mile marker 1.

The Toyota driver, 19-year-old Monks Corner resident Arthur Vieira Anjos, died from injuries suffered in the crash southwest of Hardeeville, according to authorities.

No other injuries were reported.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Jasper County crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a truck is stopped in traffic on the interstate and someone runs into it, most people assume it’s an open-and-shut case. But after years of handling these kinds of crashes, I can tell you things are rarely that simple.

The key question here is why the 18-wheeler was stopped in the middle of I-95 around 5 a.m. That’s not a time when traffic usually piles up without a good reason, especially near the Georgia border, where traffic tends to move freely outside of major cities. So was there construction? A prior accident? Mechanical failure? A driver who missed a turn and stopped in the roadway? Right now, we don’t know. And that’s a big gap in the story.

Depending on the reason that truck was stopped, very different legal questions come into play. If the truck broke down, what condition was it in before the crash? Did the company properly maintain it? Was it equipped with working hazard lights, flares or reflective triangles to alert other drivers? These are basic steps that can make the difference between a safe stop and a fatal one.

There’s also the matter of whether the truck was stopped in an active lane of travel or partially off the roadway. That distinction matters. A truck that breaks down on the shoulder is one thing. A truck that comes to a stop in a live lane of traffic, without giving approaching drivers any warning, is another story entirely.

It’s also worth asking whether the truck’s electronic logging device or engine control module (ECM) captured what was happening in the moments before impact. Was the truck moving seconds before the crash, or had it been stationary for several minutes? In my experience, that kind of data can be the difference between speculation and accountability.

And finally, just because the authorities haven't released all the facts doesn't mean the trucking company isn’t already building its defense. That’s why independent investigations are so important in these cases. Police reports are a starting point, but they’re rarely the final word.

Key Takeaways:

• It's not yet clear why the truck was stopped on the interstate, and that detail is central to determining fault.
• Black box data, hazard signals and ECM records can help clarify whether the stop was justified and properly handled.
• The truck’s exact position — fully in a lane or partially on the shoulder — could significantly affect who bears responsibility.
• Vehicle maintenance and company procedures for handling breakdowns may be relevant depending on what caused the stop.
• A full investigation should include more than just a police report. It must look at electronic records and physical evidence to get the full story.