Hopkins County, TX — June 9, 2025, one person was injured due to a dual semi-truck accident at around 8:20 a.m. along Interstate 30.

Investigators said that the incident took place in the area of County Road 1111 west of Sulphur Springs.

According to officials, a 52-year-old man was in a Volvo 18-wheeler going westbound on I-30. Another semi-trailer was also going westbound. That second driver reportedly was inattentive, and the truck collided with the first 18-wheeler.

Due to this, the man in the first 18-wheeler reportedly was seriously injured. No other injuries were confirmed. At this time, additional details are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When one semi-truck crashes with another on the interstate, especially in broad daylight, it usually points to a lapse in attention. But in the world of commercial trucking, “inattention” is rarely just a simple mistake. More often, it’s a warning sign of deeper problems—problems a driver's employer usually has input on.

Let me give an example. There was a case a while back where a truck driver was on their cell phone, leading to a crash. As open-and-shut as that seemed, we kept digging into the details. It turned out the driver was on their phone because of an unreasonable supervisor.

Essentially, this supervisor would constantly call and text drivers, demanding that they respond immediately. If they didn't, they risked getting in trouble. Naturally, pressuring a bunch of drivers to be at your beck and call is going to lead some to take risks behind the wheel rather than risk their livelihood. This inevitably led to a crash.

I'm not saying that happened here, but it's a common concern that needs to be investigated. Across hundreds of commercial vehicle accident cases I've handled, countless involved drivers who made mistakes which were the direct result of an employer's negligence. Bringing that to li9ght isn't just important for accountability's sake; it's important for helping to prevent other accidents that would otherwise happen in the future.

Key Takeaways

• A reported lapse in attention by a truck driver may signal broader issues with their work environment.
• Trucking companies have a duty to manage working conditions in a way that keeps both their drivers and others safe.
• A surface-level explanation like "inattention" isn’t enough—real answers come from examining what led to that moment.
• Getting the full story is good both for accountability and for making the roads safer.