Pecos County, TX — May 26, 2025, One person was killed following a box truck accident that occurred at around 1:00 P.M. on FM 11.

According to statements from officials, a Hino box truck operated by Charles Bryant was traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on FM 11 when it lost control as it approached a curve, causing it to roll over.

Bryant was found by first responders to have sustained fatal injuries and he was pronounced deceased at the scene. Further details of the crash have not been released at this time, and currently the status of the investigtion remains unknown.

Commentary

When a box truck crashes after reportedly speeding into a curve, a lot of people’s first thought is, “Well, of course that’s going to cause a rollover.” But that kind of knee-jerk reaction skips over the most important part: Why was the truck speeding into the curve in the first place? That’s the real question that needs answering before anyone can fully understand what happened or who might be responsible.

Right now, we don’t have answers to some basic but critical questions. Was the driver rushing to meet a delivery deadline? Was he fatigued, distracted, or possibly dealing with a mechanical failure? Depending on whether the truck was in good working order or if the company had placed unrealistic expectations on the driver’s schedule, the picture of accountability could look very different.

To get real answers, investigators will need more than just skid marks and witness statements. They’ll need to dig into the truck’s engine control module (ECM)—which acts like a black box—to determine speed, braking, throttle use, and more in the moments before the crash. Cell phone records might show whether the driver was distracted. In-cab cameras, if present, could reveal whether he was alert, impaired, or reacting to something unexpected.

Then there’s the company’s role to consider. What were their hiring practices? Did they do a thorough background check on this driver? Did he have any past issues behind the wheel? I’ve handled cases where the driver had a record that clearly showed he never should’ve been hired in the first place. Yet the company put him behind the wheel anyway, often with minimal training or oversight. If that’s the case here, the problem runs much deeper than just speeding.

We also don’t yet know if the curve was properly marked or if there were any environmental factors—like weather or road conditions—that contributed to the rollover. Without that context, it's too early to draw any firm conclusions.

Key Takeaways:

• The key question is why the truck was reportedly speeding into a curve—until that’s answered, the story remains incomplete.
• Vital evidence includes ECM data, cell phone records, and any dash cam footage, which could clarify what the driver was doing before the crash.
• A full investigation should also examine the company’s hiring, training, and supervision practices.
• It’s not yet clear whether road design or conditions may have played a role.
• Real accountability depends on a thorough review of all available evidence—not just assumptions based on the crash outcome.