Cadiz, OH — June 27, 2025, a motorcyclist was injured due to a box truck accident at some point in the evening near Sally Buffalo Park.

The exact location of the accident has not been reported; however, authorities have stated that it took place in the vicinity of Sally Buffalo Park.

A motorcycle was reportedly slowing in preparation of making a right turn when, for as yet unknown reasons, it was struck by a box truck. The person who had been on the motorcycle reportedly suffered serious injuries due to the collision; they were flown to an area medical facility in order to receive immediate treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When people hear that a motorcyclist was seriously hurt after getting hit by a box truck near Sally Buffalo Park, one of the first questions they ask is, How does a truck driver not see a motorcycle slowing down to turn? That’s a fair question—and one that deserves a real answer, especially when the result is a flight to the hospital with serious injuries.

Based on what's known so far, the motorcycle was slowing down to make a right-hand turn when the box truck hit it from behind. That sequence of events raises some immediate red flags. A rear-end collision in that scenario usually points to a failure by the truck driver to maintain a safe following distance or to respond appropriately to what was happening in front of them. But until more facts come in, we can’t jump to conclusions.

What Should Be Investigated

To understand whether this was a case of simple inattention, poor visibility, or something more serious like distraction, several pieces of evidence need to be gathered:

• In-cab camera footage may show whether the box truck driver was looking at the road or glancing at a phone—or worse, not even facing forward.
• Cell phone records can confirm whether the driver was on a call or texting in the moments before impact.
• Black box data (if available) can show speed, braking effort, and whether there was any attempt to slow down at all.
• Road conditions and sightlines near the turn-off should also be reviewed—was the rider clearly visible? Did the truck have a clean line of sight?

I’ve worked on cases where truck drivers claimed the motorcyclist “came out of nowhere,” only to be contradicted by camera footage showing the rider signaling, slowing down, and being completely visible for several seconds. In situations like these, the issue isn’t surprise—it’s the driver not paying attention to what was right in front of them.

The Bigger Picture

It’s also worth asking what kind of training the box truck driver received. These vehicles might not be as large as an 18-wheeler, but they still require more time and distance to stop than a passenger car. If the driver was inexperienced or didn’t understand how to safely follow a smaller vehicle like a motorcycle, that could be part of the problem.

And while the focus is often on the driver, I’ve seen cases where the company that hired the driver shares blame for not properly screening their employees or giving them adequate training. That’s why it’s important to look beyond the crash itself and ask how that driver ended up on the road in the first place.

Key Takeaways

• A box truck rear-ended a motorcyclist who was reportedly slowing to make a right turn.
• Rear-end collisions typically raise questions about driver attention and following distance.
• Critical evidence—like in-cab video, ECM data, and phone records—will help clarify what went wrong.
• The driver's training and hiring history may also come under scrutiny, depending on what the facts reveal.
• Accountability starts with facts, not assumptions—and that means a thorough, evidence-based investigation is essential.