Roscoe, TX — November 26, 2025, Christopher Cardoza was killed in a Truck accident at about 5:30 p.m. on the service road for Interstate 20.

Authorities said a Chevrolet Silverado was heading south of F.M. 608/Main Street when it turned left onto the service road, colliding with a northbound Kia Soul turning right. The Silverado continued up an embankment onto eastbound I-20, where it crashed into a Peterbilt semi-truck. The impact forced the truck off the side of the interstate, into a parking lot along the south service road.

Chevrolet driver Christopher Cardoza, 33, of Roscoe died at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.

Kia driver Christy Harris, 49, and passengers Terry Harris, 57, and a 9-year-old boy suffered minor injuries, authorities said, as did truck driver Donald J. Krause, 58.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When people hear about a crash like the one in Roscoe, they’re often left wondering how something that starts at a service road could escalate into a fatal collision on the interstate. From what’s been reported, a pickup truck turned onto the service road and struck a northbound Kia before continuing up an embankment and crashing into a semi-truck on eastbound I-20. That raises more questions than it answers; and until those questions are resolved through a detailed investigation, we’re not likely getting the full picture.

First and foremost, what caused the Silverado to continue accelerating up the embankment after the initial collision? Was the driver disoriented, unconscious or unable to control the vehicle? Did a mechanical failure occur, or was this simply a matter of driver error? The report doesn’t say, and that missing piece is critical to understanding how a single-vehicle action turned into a multi-party crash involving a commercial truck.

We also need to understand more about the truck’s position and speed at the time of the crash. Depending on whether the truck was moving or stopped when the Silverado entered the highway, different liability questions arise. If the truck was traveling at highway speeds and the Silverado darted into its path unexpectedly, that’s one situation. If the truck was parked improperly or traveling too slowly for conditions, that’s something else entirely.

Truck crash investigations rely heavily on hard evidence like black box data from the truck, dash cam footage, cell phone records and even GPS logs. For example, was the truck driver alert and within his lane when the collision happened? What do the engine control module and in-cab cameras say? Without that information, it’s impossible to determine if the truck driver could have done anything differently, or if the crash was unavoidable from his perspective.

And it’s not just about the drivers. When I’ve handled similar cases, I’ve often found that company policies and hiring practices are just as important. Was the truck driver properly trained to anticipate and respond to unpredictable roadway intrusions like this? Was the vehicle properly maintained to handle an emergency maneuver? These aren't abstract legal hypotheticals. They’re basic questions that often reveal the root causes of crashes.

At the end of the day, what we’ve got here is a crash involving three vehicles, one fatality and multiple injuries, and almost no clarity on what actually caused it. That’s exactly why thorough, independent investigations are necessary.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s unclear why the Silverado continued onto the interstate after colliding with the Kia. Mechanical failure, driver confusion or some other factor may be involved.
• The role of the truck driver depends heavily on whether the truck was in motion and if evasive action was possible.
• Critical evidence like ECM data, dash cams and cell phone records will be needed to understand how the crash unfolded.
• Trucking company practices — training, supervision, vehicle maintenance — may become relevant depending on what the evidence shows.
• A full investigation is essential to ensure the right parties are held accountable based on verifiable facts.