Lamar County, TX — September 22, 2025, Jade Jeffcoats was injured as the result of a semi-truck accident at around 8:06 a.m. along Bonham Street.

Initial details about the accident say that it took place in west Paris past the Bonham Street/US 82 and Loop 286 intersection.

According to officials, 24-year-old Jade Jeffcoats was in a Honda Civic going eastbound on Bonham. Ahead, it appears an 18-wheeler failed to yield coming out of a private drive. Doing so, the vehicles collided.

Jade Jeffcoats was seriously injured due to the accident. No other injuries were reported. Authorities recommended citations for the truck driver.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Authorities say the truck driver failed to yield, and citations are reportedly being pursued. But that’s likely only the beginning. In cases like this, the deeper issue isn’t just whether the driver made an error—it’s whether that error was shaped by the practices of the company that hired them.

Why did the driver pull out when it wasn’t safe? Were they in a rush to meet a tight delivery window? Did they receive proper training on how to handle busy access points like this? Was their route even appropriate for an 18-wheeler?

In my experience, wrecks like this are often made possible by companies that put speed over safety or that fail to train drivers on the risks of local access routes. Some don’t even monitor their drivers’ habits until after something goes wrong. These are all things that can—and should—be uncovered in a proper investigation.

It’s rarely enough to stop at a citation. If this crash stemmed from the way the company runs its business—through poor oversight, unsafe policies, or unrealistic expectations—then they need to be held accountable too.

Key Takeaways

• A truck failing to yield from a private drive may reflect more than just driver error.
• Company policies and scheduling pressure can influence unsafe decisions behind the wheel.
• Investigations should review route planning, training, and safety oversight by the employer.
• Citations don’t explain why a crash happened—just that it did.
• Accountability should extend beyond the cab to the company that put the truck on the road.