Albany, GA — April 22, 2025, two people were injured in a morning truck accident near the intersection of East Oglethorpe Boulevard and South Broadway Street.

Authorities said a Honda and a cement truck were involved in a crash near the intersection.

Both drivers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after the crash, according to authorities. Their names have not been made public at this point.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the crash. The accident is still under investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Crashes involving cement trucks at intersections often highlight one of the most challenging aspects of operating large commercial vehicles in urban environments: the limited margin for error. Cement trucks, in particular, are among the most difficult commercial vehicles to control. Their high center of gravity, unpredictable weight distribution and limited stopping power make them especially vulnerable to rollovers, wide turns and extended braking distances.

Because of that, the law holds drivers of these vehicles to a high standard, especially when operating through intersections where the risk of conflict with smaller vehicles is at its peak. The key legal questions in a crash like this are whether the cement truck was traveling at a safe speed, whether the driver had a clear view of the intersection and whether they had the right-of-way at the time of the crash.

That said, it’s not uncommon for passenger vehicle drivers to misjudge the speed or turning radius of a heavy truck, particularly when they’re trying to cross or turn in front of one. The investigation needs to determine whether the Honda made a move that gave the truck driver a reasonable opportunity to react, or whether the crash occurred because neither vehicle had time or space to avoid the collision.

For the cement truck, black box data and dashcam footage, if available, will be crucial. Investigators should be looking at whether the driver was braking, accelerating or turning at the time of the crash. They should also evaluate the condition of the truck itself, particularly its brakes and load distribution. A poorly balanced load can cause a driver to lose control in a way that isn’t immediately visible from outside the vehicle.

Ultimately, intersection crashes between large trucks and passenger cars are rarely just about one driver making a mistake. They’re about timing, visibility and whether both drivers made decisions consistent with the demands of their respective vehicles. When a heavy commercial truck is involved, the responsibility to anticipate and prevent a dangerous situation is even greater. The investigation needs to determine whether that responsibility was met.