Greene County, AL — June 16, 2025, Deluska Harmon was killed in a truck accident at about 1:30 p.m. on State Route 39 west of Eutaw.

Authorities said a 2005 Nissan Altima collided with a 2024 Freightliner semi-truck near mile marker 15.

Nissan driver Deluska G. Harmon, 34, of Livingston was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.

No other injuries were reported.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Greene County crash at this time. The accident is still being investigated.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When people read about a crash like this, they want to know: How did a car and a semi-truck end up colliding in the middle of the afternoon? Was the truck turning? Did the car drift? Could something have gone wrong with the truck itself? Right now, none of those questions have been answered.

Without more information, it’s too early to say who’s responsible. The report simply says a Nissan and a Freightliner collided; no word yet on who crossed the center line, who had the right of way or whether either vehicle was stopped or moving. That leaves some key issues up in the air. Depending on the circumstances, very different legal questions could apply.

In cases like this, I’ve found that the real story often starts with the truck. Did it have dash cams or an in-cab camera system? Most modern trucks do. Was the truck’s engine control module (ECM), the so-called “black box," downloaded? That data can show whether the truck braked, accelerated or swerved before impact. We also don’t know if the truck driver was distracted, fatigued or possibly even on the phone. That’s something cell phone records can confirm.

Beyond the moment of the crash, there are broader questions about the trucking company itself. Did they vet the driver properly before hiring? What kind of training did the driver receive? In one case I handled, a trucking company hired a driver who had already been fired multiple times for unsafe driving. It turned out they gave her a 20-minute road test before handing over the keys. That crash was as much about the company’s choices as it was about the driver’s.

At the end of the day, getting to the truth means digging deeper than surface-level details. That’s why independent investigations are so important. The goal isn’t just to find someone to blame; it’s to hold the right people accountable based on actual evidence.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s unclear from reports who caused the crash or what the vehicles were doing at the time.
• Evidence like dash cam footage, black box data and cell phone records could provide critical answers.
• Trucking company hiring and training practices may be relevant depending on the driver’s background.
• A thorough investigation is essential to determine exactly what happened and why.
• Surface-level details don’t tell the full story. Accountability depends on facts, not assumptions.