Havensville, KS —June 20, 2025, One person was injured following an 18-wheeler accident that occurred sometime Friday on K-63.

According to reports, an 18-wheeler operated by Nathan Musil was traveling on K-63 near mile-marker 25 when it veered off the edge of the road. The semi then overcorrected causing it to roll over into a ditch.

When first responders arrived on-scene they found Musil seriously injured and transported him to the hospital where his current status is unknown. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and officials have not released an update on the investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a single-vehicle crash involves an 18-wheeler running off the road and overturning, the first question that comes to mind is: Why did the truck leave the roadway in the first place?

According to the reports, the truck veered off K-63 and then rolled over after the driver tried to correct course. That sequence of events—drifting off the pavement followed by an overcorrection—suggests a possible lapse in attention or control. But without more facts, we can't jump to conclusions. The critical question remains: What caused the truck to leave the roadway?

There are several possibilities, and each points to a different kind of investigation. Was the driver drowsy or distracted? Cell phone records and in-cab camera footage, if available, could help answer that. Was there a mechanical failure—like a tire blowout or steering issue? If so, ECM data and a proper post-crash inspection would help clarify that. Road conditions also matter. If the shoulder was narrow, steep, or unstable, even a minor misjudgment could lead to a serious rollover.

In some cases, crashes like this can be linked back to deeper problems with a trucking company's policies or maintenance practices. I’ve handled cases where drivers weren’t given adequate rest between shifts or where the equipment wasn’t properly serviced. It’s one thing for a driver to make a mistake; it’s another when a company sets them up to fail by cutting corners or ignoring safety rules.

At this stage, no citations have been issued and no update has been released about the driver's condition. That makes it even more important to preserve the evidence while it’s still fresh. Black box data, vehicle inspections, and driver logs can all help investigators understand not just what happened, but why.

Whether this crash was caused by momentary inattention, a vehicle issue, or something else entirely, those answers won’t come from guesswork—they’ll come from facts.

Key Takeaways:

With no official findings yet released, the full story remains unknown pending further investigation.

• The key question is why the 18-wheeler left the roadway before overturning.

• Possible causes range from distraction to fatigue to equipment failure.

• Black box data, in-cab cameras, and driver records are essential to a proper investigation.

• Trucking company practices—like training, rest policies, and maintenance—may need scrutiny.