Texarkana, AR — March 21, 2025, One person was injured following a log truck accident that occurred at around 8:30 A.M. on I-49.

An investigation is underway following a log truck accident that left one person injured during the morning hours of March 21st. According to official reports, an 18-wheeler hauling logs was traveling in the area of Interstate 49 and Genoa Road when the semi rolled over during a turn, reportedly due to the cargo shifting.

When first responders arrived on the scene, they found that the driver had sustained injuries and they were transported to the hospital for treatment. At this time there has been no further information released from the accident, including the status of the driver's injuries, however this remains an ongoing investigation and more details may be released by authorities in the future.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a truck rolls over during a turn because the cargo shifts, that’s not just a matter of bad luck—it’s almost always a sign that someone didn’t do their job. In the world of commercial trucking, especially with something as dangerous as a full load of logs, proper loading isn’t just important—it’s essential.

The most likely cause of a rollover like this one is improper weight distribution or failure to adequately secure the load. Logs are heavy and unstable by nature, and if they're not tightly strapped down and evenly distributed, they’re going to move. And when they move, especially during a turn, the whole vehicle can tip. That’s exactly why both federal regulations and common sense require careful attention to how cargo is loaded and secured.

But the responsibility doesn’t always fall on just one party. The driver has a duty to inspect their load before hitting the road. That includes checking tie-downs, making sure everything is secure, and refusing to drive if something doesn’t look right. At the same time, whoever loaded the logs may also share responsibility if they didn’t follow proper procedures. And if the trucking company rushed the job, provided the wrong trailer, or failed to train the driver on how to handle that kind of cargo, then they’re part of the problem too.

I’ve worked on enough of these cases to know that the crash scene itself rarely tells the full story. If investigators only look at where the truck ended up, they’ll miss the choices made earlier that set the stage for the crash. That’s why it’s critical to examine loading records, driver logs, and any communication between the driver and the company before the trip. Without that, the investigation risks stopping where the wreck began instead of digging into where the mistakes actually happened.

In cases involving shifting cargo, the key takeaway is simple: rollovers don’t just happen. They’re the result of a chain of decisions—and the investigation needs to follow that chain all the way back to the beginning.