Jim Wells County, TX — December 29, 2025, Thomas Ramos was killed and one was injured following a semi-truck accident at 12:12 a.m. along Highway 44.

According to initial details about the accident, it happened near County Road 160 between Alice and San Diego.

Investigators said that 59-year-old Thomas Ramos was a passenger in a commercial truck traveling eastbound along Highway 44. The truck reportedly lost control, resulting in a rollover crash.

Thomas Ramos died as a result of the crash. The driver of the truck had unspecified injuries. Additional details about the accident are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

People might be quick to jump to conclusions here since only one vehicle was involved in the crash. However, there could be all kinds of complex factors that need attention to ensure the victim's loved ones get the full story.

How fast was the truck going? Did the truck have any maintenance issues? Have authorities inspected the truck for defects? Was the passenger on the job at the time of the crash? Was the driver driving while fatigued? Were they rushing to meet an unreasonable deadline? Have authorities worked to preserve electronic data from the truck, which may show things like speed and braking leading up to the accident?

Things aren't simple just because only one vehicle was involved here. In fact, this being a commercial truck can make things uniquely challenging. That means there needs to be a proper accident reconstruction from experience and well-equipped professionals. Otherwise, something important might slip through the cracks at a time when there's a family most in need of answers.