El Paso, TX — January 10, 2026, four people were injure due to a rollover truck accident shortly before 8:45 a.m. along Interstate Highway 10.

According to authorities, the accident occurred on I-10 in the vicinity of Canutillos Redd Road.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision occurred in which an 18-wheeler apparently overturned. News reports have not specified whether or not any other vehicles were involved in the wreck. Four people reportedly sustained injuries of unknown severity over the course of the accident.

Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of the victims—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When an 18-wheeler overturns on a major highway during morning traffic, the public deserves to know more than just that it happened. A rollover doesn’t occur under normal driving conditions—it usually means something went wrong with the vehicle, the load, the driver’s behavior, or all three. And with four people hurt, understanding exactly how and why this truck ended up on its side becomes even more urgent.

At this point, we don’t know whether the crash involved other vehicles. That’s a major unanswered question. If the truck rolled over on its own, that points toward a stability issue—maybe from a shifting load, excessive speed on a curve, or a mechanical failure. But if another vehicle was involved—cutting off the truck or forcing an evasive maneuver—then the sequence of blame changes entirely.

Here’s what investigators need to examine to get a clear picture:

• ECM (engine control module) data: This can show how fast the truck was going, whether the brakes were applied, and how sharply the driver turned or swerved in the moments before the rollover.
• Load documentation and trailer inspection: A top-heavy or unbalanced load makes a rollover far more likely, especially if the trailer was improperly packed or the driver wasn’t told how it was arranged.
• Roadway design and conditions: Was the truck on a curved ramp, dealing with lane shifts, or operating under construction-related detours? Small design factors can have big consequences when a fully loaded truck is involved.
• Witness statements or dash cam footage, which could confirm whether other vehicles were involved—even if they didn’t remain at the scene.

In cases I’ve handled, rollovers often reveal a chain of preventable failures. Sometimes it’s a fatigued or poorly trained driver. Sometimes it's a company that skipped proper loading procedures to save time. And sometimes it's a road design that forces trucks into dangerous situations with no margin for error. Any one of those factors could apply here—but we won’t know until the evidence is reviewed in full.

Key Takeaways:

• The cause of the rollover is still unclear, and it's unknown whether other vehicles were involved.
• Load balance, speed, and driver maneuvering are common contributors to truck rollovers.
• ECM data, load records, and dash cams will be key to understanding how the crash unfolded.
• Rollover crashes often reflect deeper systemic issues—whether in training, loading, or road design.
• With multiple people injured, it’s essential to determine whether this incident was truly unforeseeable or the result of preventable choices.