Choctaw County, OK — December 31, 2025, Michael Robison was killed in a morning truck accident on U.S. Highway 70 west of Swink.

Authorities said a semi-truck overcorrected and overturned after leaving both sides of the road.

Driver Michael Robison, 44, of Choctaw died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to authorities.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Choctaw County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When people hear about a fatal crash involving an overturned 18-wheeler, their first thought is usually: “How does something like that happen?” It’s a fair question, especially when the only explanation so far is that the truck “left both sides of the road” and then overcorrected. That’s not much to go on, and it raises more questions than it answers.

Why did the truck leave the roadway in the first place? Was the driver distracted? Did he fall asleep? Was there a mechanical failure? Or did something external — another vehicle, a blown tire, a sudden obstruction — cause him to swerve? We don’t know yet. And until someone digs into the evidence, all we have is a vague summary of the aftermath.

It’s important to understand that overcorrection doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s usually a reaction to something going wrong; either with the driver, the vehicle or the conditions around them. So while it’s tempting to assume driver error, that conclusion is premature. The only way to get to the truth is through a thorough investigation.

That means gathering hard data. Was there an engine control module (ECM) on board to record speed, braking and steering inputs? Did the truck have in-cab cameras showing what the driver was doing in the moments before the crash? Cell phone records could also be relevant; was the driver texting or on a call?

Then there’s the question of whether this driver should have been behind the wheel to begin with. What did his training look like? What does his driving record show? In the past, I’ve handled cases where trucking companies hired drivers with a history of disqualifying conduct or put them on the road with minimal evaluation. That’s not just a paperwork issue; it’s a safety issue. When companies cut corners, people can die.

In short, there’s still a lot we don’t know about what happened outside Swink. But if experience tells me anything, it’s that crashes like this rarely come down to one isolated mistake. They usually reflect a chain of decisions, some made long before the truck ever left the lot.

Key Takeaways:

• It's unclear why the truck left the roadway, which makes the cause of the crash an open question.
• Overcorrection often points to a sudden emergency or driver misjudgment, both of which require detailed investigation.
• Engine control module data, in-cab footage and phone records are essential tools to understand what the driver was doing.
• A thorough investigation should also examine the trucking company’s hiring, training and oversight practices.
• Identifying the root causes of this crash means going beyond surface-level reports to the facts that only evidence can reveal.