Fort Worth, TX — March 12, 2025, Mary Wright was killed and another person was injured in a truck accident at about 12:45 p.m. on Interstate 30.

Authorities said a semi-truck was involved in a crash with five other vehicles in the eastbound lanes of the highway near Walsh Ranch Parkway.

Mary Wright, 85, died after being transported to a local hospital, according to authorities. Another person suffered undisclosed injuries in the crash.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the crash at this time. The crash is still under investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Multi-vehicle crashes involving semi-trucks raise serious concerns about how the crash started, whether all drivers had enough time to react, and if the truck driver was following safe driving practices. In this case, reports indicate that a semi-truck was involved in a crash with five other vehicles on Interstate 30, ultimately resulting in one fatality and another injury. A full investigation should determine whether this was due to driver error, sudden traffic slowdowns or another contributing factor.

One of the first questions investigators should answer is how the crash unfolded. Did the truck rear-end another vehicle, setting off a chain reaction, or was it struck by another driver’s actions? Reviewing black box data, dashcam footage and witness statements will be crucial in determining whether the truck driver had enough time and space to avoid the crash.

Another key factor is traffic conditions at the time of the wreck. Highways like I-30 often experience congestion, construction slowdowns and sudden braking. Was the truck driver following too closely, making it difficult to stop in time? If traffic had already slowed, was the truck moving too fast for conditions? Investigators should examine whether the driver was paying attention and adjusting speed accordingly.

Weather and road conditions should also be considered. Was the roadway wet or slick, making it harder for the truck to stop? Were there visibility issues that may have affected reaction time? If environmental factors contributed to the crash, those details should be examined closely.

At this stage, there isn’t enough public information to determine exactly what led to this crash. But if authorities focus only on who hit whom without investigating why the truck was involved in a multi-vehicle collision — whether due to driver behavior, traffic patterns or road conditions — they risk missing key details. A thorough investigation should take all possible factors into account to ensure a full understanding of what went wrong.