Bellevue, TX — February 6, 2026, John Nunno was injured due to a truck accident at approximately 7:00 p.m. along U.S. Highway 287.

According to authorities, 65-year-old John Nunno was traveling in a southeast bound Nissan Frontier on U.S. 287 in the vicinity northwest of the Belknap Creek Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision occurred between the front-end of the Nissan and the rear-end of a Freightliner 18-wheeler's trailer.

Nunno reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a pickup collides with the rear of a tractor-trailer on a highway in the evening hours, the first question I ask is simple: what was visible ahead, and how much time was there to react? Rear-end impacts with commercial trailers often come down to visibility, speed differences, and positioning.

It’s not clear whether the Freightliner was traveling at highway speed, slowing for traffic, or stopped at the time of the collision. We don’t yet know why the trailer was positioned where it was in the roadway. Was traffic ahead slowing? Was the truck preparing to turn or merge? Those details matter because they directly affect reaction time.

Around 7:00 p.m., lighting conditions can vary significantly depending on the season and weather. Diminished light, glare, or shadow can all reduce visibility. We don’t yet know whether the trailer’s rear lights and reflective markings were fully functional. Federal regulations require specific lighting and reflective tape to make trailers visible, but those systems only help if they’re properly maintained.

From the truck’s side, engine control module data should be preserved. That data can show speed, braking, and throttle input in the seconds before impact. If the truck was decelerating, that may explain a closing speed difference. If it was stationary or moving slowly, investigators will want to determine whether proper warning signals were in use.

Mechanical inspection is also important. Were all required rear lights operational? Was the trailer properly maintained? Post-crash inspections often reveal whether visibility equipment was functioning as intended.

Rear-end collisions involving 18-wheelers are sometimes described in simple terms, but the true cause usually depends on a careful analysis of speed, visibility, and roadway positioning. Until those factors are thoroughly examined, the full story remains incomplete.

Key Takeaways

• Rear-end trailer collisions hinge on visibility and reaction time.
• It’s unclear whether the truck was moving, slowing, or stopped.
• Evening lighting conditions make trailer visibility a key issue.
• Black box data can clarify speed and braking before impact.
• Equipment inspection is essential to understanding how the crash occurred.