Lancaster, TX — October 27, 2025, Queira Stone was killed in a truck accident at about 9:45 p.m. on the frontage road for Interstate 20.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2012 Nissan Altima was heading west near Lancaster Road when it crashed into a parked Volvo semi-truck and overturned.

Nissan driver Queira Stone, 51, died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to the report. Stone also was known as Brian Keith Harris.

The truck was unoccupied at the time of the crash, the report states.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone hears that a car hit a parked 18-wheeler, the assumption might be that the driver of the car must’ve made a mistake. But from my experience with handling truck crashes, that’s far from the whole story. A crash like this raises serious questions about why a large commercial truck was parked in a location where it could be hit in the first place.

The available information says the truck was parked along the frontage road near I-20, but that doesn’t tell us whether it was in a legal parking area, partially in a lane of travel or in a poorly lit spot where it would’ve been hard to see. Depending on exactly where and how that truck was positioned, very different questions arise.

Was the truck broken down, or did the driver stop there for convenience or to rest? If the vehicle was disabled, was it marked with reflective triangles as required by federal rules? If it was just parked temporarily, was that allowed in that spot under state or local ordinances? We don’t yet know.

It’s also important to know whether the truck had its hazard lights on or whether lighting conditions contributed to reduced visibility. A parked 18-wheeler is a massive object, but without proper warnings, it can be effectively invisible at night, especially on roads without good lighting.

This kind of crash is exactly why we have rules about where and how trucks can park. An improperly parked commercial vehicle can be just as dangerous as one moving at full speed. I've handled cases where a trucker thought they’d found a quiet spot to pull over, only for that decision to lead to a fatal collision.

That’s why an independent investigation is crucial. Dash cam footage, lighting measurements, photographs of the scene and expert evaluations of the truck’s positioning could all help reconstruct what happened. Without that kind of evidence, it’s impossible to know whether the parked truck contributed to this loss of life, or whether it could have been avoided altogether.

Key Takeaways:

• A parked 18-wheeler can pose serious dangers if it's not in a legal or clearly visible location.
• It’s not yet clear whether the truck was parked legally or had proper warnings in place.
• Independent investigations should look at visibility, lighting and compliance with parking rules.
• Evidence like dash cam footage, scene photos and hazard markers could clarify what happened.
• Responsibility in crashes like this isn’t always obvious. It depends on where, how and why the truck was parked.