Waverly Precinct, NE — November 20, 2025, one person was killed and another was injured in a dump truck accident at approximately 9:14 a.m. on North 162nd Street.

According to authorities, two people were traveling in a westbound passenger vehicle on Bluff Road at the North 162nd Street intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a southbound dump truck entered the intersection at an apparently unsafe time, failing to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign. A collision consequently occurred between the passenger vehicle and the dump truck.

The person who had been behind the wheel of the passenger car did not survive the wreck, according to reports. The passenger in that vehicle, however, reportedly suffered serious injuries; EMS transported them to a local medical facility so they could receive necessary treatment. A dog who had been with the two victims was taken to a veterinary clinic, as well.

Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of the victims—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a dump truck enters an intersection against a stop sign and ends up in a deadly collision, it raises immediate concerns about driver error—but that’s not the end of the story. The real question is: What led the driver to make that mistake in the first place? Because until that’s clear, we won’t know who—or what—should be held accountable.

Authorities say the truck failed to yield, but they haven’t yet explained why. Did the driver not see the stop sign? Was he distracted, speeding, or in some way impaired? Could brake failure or another mechanical issue have prevented him from stopping? These are not idle questions—they are central to understanding liability, and they require hard evidence to answer.

The investigation should start with the truck’s black box and any available dash cam footage. Those tools can reveal the truck’s speed, braking, and steering inputs in the seconds leading up to the crash. Cell phone records may show whether the driver was on a call or texting. And if the truck had an in-cab camera, it could show whether he was looking at the road—or away from it—at the critical moment.

But there’s also a deeper layer to consider. Was this driver properly screened and trained? Was he on the road for longer than allowed under federal hours-of-service rules? Was the truck maintained in roadworthy condition, with working brakes and properly adjusted mirrors? These are all questions that fall on the company—not just the individual behind the wheel.

I’ve worked on cases where a driver made a critical error, but it turned out the company’s practices were what put that driver in a position to fail. If a trucking company cuts corners on training, skips safety checks, or pushes drivers to stay on the road when they should be resting, then the fault may lie higher up the chain.

Key Takeaways:

• The truck driver allegedly failed to yield, but the cause—distraction, mechanical failure, or fatigue—is still unknown.
• Critical evidence will include black box data, dash cam footage, and cell phone records.
• Investigators should examine the driver’s qualifications, training, and hours of service.
• Truck maintenance and company safety practices may also bear directly on liability.
• Getting to the truth requires more than a traffic citation; it takes a full-scale investigation into the events and decisions behind the crash.