Houston, TX — August 1, 2025, Marvin Hood Jr. was injured as the result of an 18-wheeler accident around 11:49 p.m. along Highway 288.

According to preliminary details about the accident, it happened in the area of the South Freeway US Highway 90-Alt intersection.

Investigators said that 30-year-old Marvin James Hood Jr. was in a Nissan Altima going southbound along the South Freeway. For reasons not confirmed, the Nissan crossed paths and collided with a Peterbilt tractor-trailer.

As a result of the accident, Marvin Hood was seriously injured. There did not appear to be anyone else hurt in the accident. At this time, additional details about the accident are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a commercial truck is involved in a crash, simply knowing that two vehicles collided isn’t enough. Accidents like this raise a number of questions that basic police reports don’t always answer.

For example, was the truck’s speed or lane position a factor? Were driver fatigue, mechanical issues, or blind spots involved? On the other side, could there have been roadway hazards, lighting problems, or other conditions that influenced what happened?

Commercial trucks also carry electronic logging devices and event data recorders that can provide critical insight into speed, braking, and driver hours before the crash. If that data isn’t secured quickly, it can be lost.

For victims and families, ensuring these steps are taken can make the difference between getting a full picture of events or being left with only a partial story.