Box Elder County, UT — February 18, 2025, one person was injured in a truck accident at about 12:30 p.m. on Interstate 15 near Corinne.

Authorities said two semi-trucks collided as one was trying to pull back onto the highway after stopping on the shoulder. The oncoming semi-truck moved to the left, but was unable to avoid the crash.

The driver of the truck that was already on the highway near Brigham City Municipal Airport was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, according to authorities. The condition of the other driver is unknown at this point.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Box Elder County crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Crashes involving a truck pulling back onto the highway raise an important legal question: Did the driver re-enter traffic safely, or did they force other vehicles into a dangerous situation? Commercial truck drivers are trained to be extra cautious when merging back onto a highway because their size and slower acceleration make them a major hazard if they cut off faster-moving traffic. If the truck that was stopped didn’t re-enter the roadway properly, that could mean they bear responsibility for the crash.

At the same time, I have to wonder why the moving truck wasn’t able to avoid the collision, even after trying to maneuver left. Was the highway congested, preventing them from moving over completely? Was the merging truck already too far into the lane by the time they reacted? Or was the moving truck going too fast to stop in time? Investigators need to look at evidence like black box data, dashcam footage and witness statements to determine exactly what went wrong.

Another issue that often comes up in cases like this is why the first truck was stopped on the shoulder in the first place. Did they have a legitimate reason to stop, such as a mechanical issue or a medical emergency? Or did they stop for convenience, which is not what highway shoulders are meant for? I’ve handled cases where trucking companies failed to train their drivers on when and where to pull over safely, leading to preventable wrecks like this.

Right now, it’s unclear who is at fault, but what is clear is that a proper investigation should go beyond the crash scene. Authorities need to examine both drivers’ actions leading up to the wreck to determine who made the critical mistake. If they don’t, they risk missing the real cause of this crash.