Chance Sigler Injured in Truck Accident near St. Lawrence, TX

Glasscock County, TX — November 24, 2025, Chance Sigler was injured in a truck accident at about 5:50 a.m. on State Highway 137 west of St. Lawrence.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a northbound 2013 Volvo semi-truck collided with a southbound 2024 Ram 2500 north of FM 2401.

Ram driver Chance Sigler, 23, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

The truck driver, who was not hurt, was charged with failing to drive in a single lane after the crash, the report states.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone hears that a semi-truck crossed into the opposite lane and collided with a pickup, most people will have the same immediate question: How does something like that happen? After all, divided highway lanes exist precisely to keep vehicles apart. So when a crash like this occurs, it’s natural to wonder what caused the truck to leave its lane, and whether it could have been prevented.

According to initial reports, the 18-wheeler driver has already been cited for failing to drive in a single lane. But that traffic violation, on its own, doesn’t explain why the truck drifted or crossed over. Was the driver distracted? Was he fatigued or possibly asleep at the wheel? Did something malfunction in the vehicle? Right now, those critical questions remain unanswered.

To get to the truth, investigators will need to go beyond the accident scene. That means looking into data from the truck’s engine control module (ECM), often called the “black box.” It can reveal whether the driver braked, steered or accelerated before the crash. In-cab camera footage, if available, could show whether the driver was alert and attentive, or perhaps looking at a phone. Cell phone records may also show if the driver was texting or calling at the time. All of that evidence helps paint a clear picture of what was happening in the moments leading up to the crash.

Beyond the driver’s behavior, a full investigation should also include a look at the trucking company itself. What kind of training did this driver receive? Were there safety policies in place to monitor driver fatigue or screen for prior driving violations? In my own experience handling cases like this, it’s not uncommon to find that a crash wasn’t just the result of one person’s poor decision. It was enabled by a company’s failure to put proper safeguards in place.

That’s why it’s premature to assume we already know everything based on a traffic citation. Without analyzing the available evidence, we don’t yet know if the truck veered suddenly, drifted gradually or whether the pickup had already entered the truck’s path. Each of those scenarios raises very different legal questions, and points to very different sources of responsibility.

Key Takeaways:

• A traffic violation alone doesn’t explain why a semi-truck left its lane. Investigators must dig deeper.
• Critical evidence includes ECM data, in-cab camera footage and cell phone records.
• The trucking company’s hiring and training practices may also play a role in what happened.
• Without a thorough investigation, we don’t yet know if this was a momentary lapse or part of a broader failure.
• Legal responsibility in truck accidents often extends beyond the driver to those who put him on the road.