Bowie County, TX — July 1, 2024, a Texarkana teenager was injured as the result of a commercial truck accident at around 9:24 p.m. along U.S. Highway 59.

According to initial details about the accident, it happened a few miles southwest of Texarkana.

It appears that a 16-year-old boy was in a Nissan Titan going northbound along U.S. 59. For reasons not confirmed right now, the Nissan collided with a semi-truck and a Chevy Silverado both also going northbound.

Due to the collision, the teen driver was seriously injured. No other injuries were reported. At this time, additional details about the crash are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

One of my key concerns after any crash involving a teen driver is simply whether or not authorities were fair in their investigations. Frankly, a lot of people are quick to blame teen drivers without looking at all of the evidence. This can lead to incomplete or even inaccurate reports. That's why it can be helpful for families to follow up with authorities and ask some key questions.

First, did investigators have the time and resources to conduct a thorough investigation? Multi-vehicle crashes, especially those involving commercial trucks, require careful analysis of factors like road conditions, visibility, and vehicle positioning. Were skid marks, debris, and potential hazards properly documented? Rushed investigations can lead to missing crucial details.

Second, could a vehicle defect have played a role? Mechanical failures—such as brake malfunctions, steering issues, or safety system failures—can contribute to a crash or worsen its outcome. A detailed inspection of all involved vehicles is necessary to rule out any potential defects.

Finally, was all electronic evidence collected? Commercial trucks often have onboard data systems that track speed, braking, and driver actions. Other vehicles involved also likely stored key information in their Engine Control Modules (ECMs). Additionally, GPS records, cellphone data, or nearby surveillance footage could provide valuable context. Securing this evidence quickly ensures a more accurate understanding of what happened.

If authorities can provide clear, satisfactory answers, it's likely because they were thorough in their investigations. If they leave doubts or fail to address a family's concerns, it's more likely a sign their investigations were of poor quality. That's when it may be necessary to have a second set of eyes look things over to ensure nothing important slipped through the cracks.