Dallas, TX — June 27, 2025, Bradley McKelvey was injured as the result of an 18-wheeler accident at around 3:00 p.m. along Interstate 30.

Initial details about the accident say that the crash took place at the I-30 and I-35E interchange in Downtown Dallas.

Investigators said that 58-year-old Bradley McKelvey was a passenger in a Honda Civic going eastbound along the interstate. While doing so, a tractor-trailer reportedly followed too closely, resulting in a collision with the Honda.

Due to the accident, Bradley McKelvey was seriously injured. No other injuries were confirmed. At this time, additional details about the accident are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When an 18-wheeler crashes into a passenger vehicle allegedly because it was following too closely, most people assume it was just a moment of poor judgment. But in the world of commercial trucking, a mistake like that rarely happens in isolation. It usually points to something deeper—problems behind the scenes that no traffic ticket or citation will uncover on its own.

Professional truck drivers are trained not to tailgate, especially in tight urban traffic like what you see around the I-30 and I-35E interchange. Maintaining safe following distance isn’t just a suggestion—it’s a basic responsibility when operating a vehicle that can weigh 20 to 40 times more than the average car. So if a truck rear-ends a vehicle, the obvious question is: Why did that driver follow so closely in the first place?

From what I’ve seen, these kinds of wrecks often trace back to how the company behind the truck runs its operation. Are drivers under pressure to make deliveries on tight schedules? Are they rushing through traffic because dispatchers stacked too many stops into one shift? Is anyone at the company monitoring aggressive driving habits or enforcing safety expectations? All of these factors matter, because they help explain how a preventable wreck—like rear-ending a car in traffic—was allowed to happen in the first place.

That’s why investigating commercial vehicle crashes means looking beyond the driver. Companies that cut corners on training, oversight, and scheduling create the conditions for these kinds of collisions. And until someone forces them to answer for those decisions, the mistakes—and the injuries they cause—will keep happening.

Key Takeaways

• Following too closely is a red flag that may signal pressure from unrealistic delivery schedules.
• Professional drivers are trained to maintain safe distances, so violations often reflect company oversight failures.
• Employers who don’t monitor or discipline unsafe driving behaviors may be directly contributing to crashes.
• Investigations should examine dispatch logs, delivery timelines, and internal safety protocols.
• Rear-end truck crashes aren’t just about driver error—they’re often the result of systemic issues upstream.