Palmview, TX — November 6, 2025, a woman was injured due to a truck accident shortly after 12:00 midnight along the Interstate 2 frontage road.

According to authorities, a 39-year-old woman was traveling in an eastbound Hyundai Santa Fe on the I-2 frontage road in the vicinity east of the Western View Drive intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the Santa Fe failed to safely maintain its lane of travel. A collision consequently occurred between the front-end of the SUV and the back-left quarter of an eastbound 18-wheeler's trailer.

The woman reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. It does not appear that anyone else was hurt. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Late-night collisions involving passenger vehicles and commercial trucks often lead to quick assumptions about driver fatigue or inattention. But when a crash results in serious injuries, those assumptions aren’t enough. The real question is whether every part of the incident—from mechanical systems to digital records—has been carefully examined.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

In a crash involving a trailer and a lane deviation, it’s crucial that investigators establish not just where the impact happened, but how and why. Did they map out the trajectory of both vehicles? Was the SUV’s final position consistent with a gradual drift or a sudden maneuver? And were the truck's movements and lane position verified independently? These details matter, especially on frontage roads where lane widths and lighting conditions can vary. A complete reconstruction helps avoid conclusions based on guesswork.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?

If the Santa Fe suddenly veered into the trailer, mechanical failure can't be ruled out without an inspection. Was the steering system responsive? Did a tire fail or a suspension component break down? In newer vehicles, electronic systems such as lane keep assist or automatic emergency braking can influence how a vehicle behaves, sometimes unpredictably. Without a full mechanical and systems check, any number of unseen issues could be left unaccounted for.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

Both the SUV and the 18-wheeler likely have event data recorders or telematics systems that can show vehicle speed, brake usage, steering input, and more. Was that information retrieved to determine whether the SUV attempted corrective action before impact? Did the truck’s system confirm steady lane travel or any evasive moves? At night, when visibility is reduced, camera footage—either from the truck or nearby businesses—could help confirm the conditions and timing. Without these records, critical pieces of the story may be missing.

When serious injuries result from what might seem like a minor trailer-side impact, it’s a reminder that even the most routine-looking crashes deserve full attention. The only way to understand what truly happened is by asking the right questions—and making sure the answers come from evidence, not assumption.

Takeaways:

• Lane-departure crashes involving trucks require detailed reconstruction of both vehicles' movements.
• Possible steering or system failures in the SUV should be ruled out with inspection.
• Onboard data and nearby video can confirm whether the crash resulted from driver error or something more.