Dallas, TX -- November 23, 2022, Charlotte Jo Wells was injured as the result of an accident where her vehicle crashed with a Freightliner.

Investigators said that the incident happened at around 4:30 a.m. along I-30 in the area of Griffin Street.

It appears that 55-year-old Charlotte Jo Wells was the driver of a Nissan Pathfinder which was westbound along the interstate. Police say that a garbage truck was sideways across traffic lanes due to a prior crash. Approaching the truck, Wells's vehicle lost control before then being hit a Freightliner 18-wheeler.

Wells sustained incapacitating injuries due to the crash. It appears that no one else was injured. Investigations are ongoing.

Commentary on Charlotte Jo Wells Truck Accident in Dallas

A situation like this, quite simply, is going to be incredibly complex. If someone brought a crash like this, I'd be taking steps to ensure experienced independent accident reconstructionists were handling things rather than just waiting on police. There are multiple factors to consider. What caused the initial truck wreck? Was that avoidable? Was the truck visible, and did the other drivers have time to avoid it? Did the 18-wheeler driver have time to avoid the victim's vehicle, or were they just in the wrong place at the wrong time? Did everyone's airbags and seatbelts work properly? Likely or not, all kinds of things can contribute to a crash like this, and it's important victims and families know those factors are getting proper attention so they can get the help they deserve.

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