Longview Man Injured in Truck Accident on U.S. 287 in Trinity County, TX
Trinity County, TX — January 7, 2025, a Longview man was injured as the result of a semi-truck accident at around 4:20 a.m. along U.S. Highway 287.
According to initial details about the crash, it took place northwest of Groveton near F.M. 1280.

Investigators said that a 44-year-old Longview man was behind the wheel of an International semi-trailer. For reasons unclear, the tractor-trailer left its lane, and it ultimately overturned. Due to this, the Longview man sustained serious injuries.
There were no other vehicles reportedly involved in the accident. At this time, no further information is available.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Sometimes people just see semi-truck wrecks as big car accidents. In reality, they tend to involve unique factors that require more rigorous investigations. This can include things like possible cargo shifts, maintenance issues, drivers pressure to meet unreasonable deadlines, poor training or safety procedures, etc. That's why it's sometimes more prudent to have crashes like this handled by independent accident reconstructionists who have more experience working with commercial trucks. They can help to ensure that all the evidence is allowed to speak for itself.

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