Falls County, TX — August 2, 2025, a pedestrian sustained serious injuries due to an 18-wheeler accident at around 5:40 a.m. along Highway 6.

According to preliminary details about the accident, it happened in the area of Highway 6 and FM 2307, north of Marlin.

Investigators said that a 67-year-old man was on foot along the highway next to a stationary vehicle. While there, A southbound Volvo tractor-trailer reportedly failed to control speed, and it crashed. The pedestrian was hit in the process and reportedly sustained serious injuries.

No other injuries were reported following the accident. Authorities recommended a charge for the 18-wheeler driver.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

People tend to read reports like this one and walk away thinking everything is open-and-shut. After all, authorities have blamed the truck driver for failing to control speed. Isn’t that the end of the story?

Not even close.

These statements may show what happened, but they don’t tell us why. In commercial trucking, the “why” is where the real accountability often lies. Was the driver distracted? Fatigued? Unfamiliar with the area? Had they been behind the wheel too long without rest? All of these are common risk factors—and many of them point not just to the driver but to the company that put them on the road.

In cases like this, we’ve seen employers routinely cut corners. Some fail to monitor driving hours. Others push drivers to keep moving on unrealistic schedules. Some provide little to no guidance on how to safely navigate early-morning highway conditions, especially in low-visibility areas where stopped vehicles or pedestrians may be present. If the driver in this case wasn’t properly rested, trained, or supervised, then the company may have contributed directly to the outcome—even if it never touches the wheel itself.

That’s why a full investigation matters. Authorities can recommend charges for the driver, but without also examining the company’s role—driver logs, dispatch instructions, training protocols—the bigger problems can stay hidden. When that happens, crashes like this don’t just remain unexplained—they might happen again.

Key Takeaways

• A traffic citation shows what went wrong, but not why it happened—or who else may have contributed.
• Driver fatigue, distraction, or inadequate training are common factors that can stem from employer negligence.
• Trucking companies are responsible for ensuring their drivers are rested, prepared, and operating safely.
• A full investigation should include company oversight, schedules, and logs—not just crash scene details.
• True accountability means asking whether the driver was set up to succeed—or destined to make a mistake.