Live Oak County, TX — September 29, 2025, a man sustained injuries as the result of an 18-wheeler accident around 4:38 a.m. on FM 3192.

Investigators said that the crash happened west of Pawnee near FM 882.

According to officials, a 46-year-old man was in a Honda Accord going northbound along FM 3192. An 18-wheeler was going southbound. The vehicles reportedly crossed paths and collided head-on. Due to the crash, the Honda driver sustained serious injuries.

No other injuries were reported. At this time, additional details are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a serious crash like this occurs, it's important to make sure authorities are getting all sides of the story. It might surprise folks how many times I've seen authorities only speak to whoever is at the scene, do a cursory glance at the evidence, and move on. With someone likely rushed to the hospital, and with the complex factors that can surround a commercial truck accident, it's important to consider some key questions.

1. Did investigators have the equipment, training, and time to fully examine the crash?
Head-on collisions involving commercial trucks can involve complex dynamics—lane position, vehicle speed, and driver reaction time. If investigators didn’t reconstruct the scene carefully or relied solely on visible damage, key facts may have been missed.

2. Was the truck inspected for possible mechanical issues?
Commercial trucks and passenger vehicles alike can experience unexpected mechanical problems that lead to loss of control. Also, faults with airbags and seatbelts can lead to more serious injures. These issues are rarely obvious and require a detailed mechanical inspection.

3. Was electronic data from both vehicles collected and preserved?
Vehicles often store critical data—speed, braking, steering input—that can help determine exactly what happened. That information doesn’t last forever, and if no one acted quickly to preserve it, a valuable part of the story may already be gone.

These questions can help people determine if they're satisfied with the answers authorities are coming up with. If the answers leave doubts, it may be best that independent investigators look into things and make sure nothing important slipped through the cracks.

Takeaways:

• It’s unclear whether a full reconstruction of the crash was completed.
• A mechanical issue may have contributed and should be ruled out.
• Data from the truck and car could clarify what happened—if it was secured in time.