Navarro County, TX — October 1, 2025, a man was injured due to a single-vehicle truck accident at approximately 5:45 a.m. along Farm to Market 1129.

According to authorities, a 60-year-old man from Kemp was traveling in a southwest bound Freightliner truck on F.M. 1129 in the vicinity south of the F.M. 85 intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the truck failed to safely maintain its lane of travel and took faulty evasive action. It was consequently involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently overturned. The man reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a commercial truck leaves its lane and overturns without any other vehicles involved, the question isn’t just what caused the driver to swerve—it’s why he couldn’t recover control. That kind of failure often points to deeper issues, either with the driver's condition, the truck’s mechanical state, or the company’s policies behind the scenes.

At this point, there’s no public explanation for why the truck veered off course. Was the driver reacting to something in the road? Did he fall asleep? Was there a steering or brake failure? These aren’t just theories—they’re testable questions that should be answered through engine control module (ECM) data, a full mechanical inspection, and a review of the driver’s logs and health records.

When a crash occurs this early in the morning, fatigue is always a possibility. If the driver had been on the road for too long or was operating without sufficient rest, that brings federal hours-of-service rules into focus. And if the trucking company didn’t enforce those rules—or worse, encouraged drivers to cut corners—that opens the door to liability beyond just the man behind the wheel.

The report also mentions "faulty evasive action." That could suggest overcorrection, which is a common mistake when a driver reacts suddenly, especially on rural or narrow roads. If the truck was loaded unevenly or carrying cargo that shifted, that could have made recovery even harder. Investigators should be looking at the load configuration, weight distribution, and whether the cargo was secured according to standard.

Having handled cases involving single-vehicle truck rollovers, I’ve often found that what looks like "driver error" on paper actually traces back to poor training, mechanical neglect, or unreasonable delivery schedules. The only way to know for sure is to dig beneath the surface.

Key Takeaways:

• It's unclear why the truck left its lane or why the driver couldn't regain control before overturning.
• ECM data, maintenance records, and driver logs will be key to determining the root cause.
• Fatigue, overcorrection, and cargo shift should all be considered as possible contributing factors.
• Company policies around scheduling, training, and vehicle upkeep may be just as relevant as driver behavior.
• A full investigation is needed to determine whether this crash was truly a one-person mistake—or the result of systemic failures.