Guadalupe County, TX — April 8, 2025, one person was injured in a truck accident at about 10:40 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 10.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2014 Hino box truck overturned after changing lanes near F.M. 2438.

The driver, a 55-year-old man, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. His passenger, a 26-year-old man, was listed as possibly injured.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Guadalupe County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When people hear that a box truck overturned on the interstate late at night, the first question that comes to mind is usually, “What caused it to flip?” That’s the right instinct. Without knowing how or why this truck lost control, there’s no way to understand whether the crash was the result of driver error, equipment failure or something else entirely.

From what’s been reported so far, the truck overturned during a lane change on I-10 near FM 2438. But that raises more questions than it answers. Did the driver veer too sharply? Was he reacting to something in the road? Was there another vehicle involved that didn’t stick around to be identified? Right now, we don’t know.

Late-night crashes like this one often demand a closer look at fatigue, distraction or possible impairment. But no one can say for sure unless investigators pull the black box data, check the driver’s hours of service and look at phone records. Without that evidence, we’re just guessing.

It’s also worth considering whether the truck itself had any mechanical issues or cargo problems. Was the vehicle overloaded or improperly balanced? Did a tire blow out or a suspension component fail? The box truck may not be as large as a full-size 18-wheeler, but it’s still subject to the same kinds of hazards, especially if corners were cut on maintenance or loading procedures.

I’ve handled cases where a simple oversight, like placing heavy cargo too high or failing to secure it properly, made a truck dangerously unstable during normal driving. If that’s what happened here, then whoever loaded the truck could share responsibility for the crash, not just the driver.

At this stage, those possibilities remain open. And that’s exactly why it’s so important that someone takes the time to investigate this crash thoroughly. Without that, there’s no way for the injured man, or his passenger, to get straight answers about what really happened.

Key Takeaways:

• It's unclear why the box truck overturned; a full investigation is needed to determine fault.
• Critical evidence like ECM data, driver logs and cell phone records can help clarify what happened.
• Improper cargo loading or mechanical issues could have contributed to the crash.
• Responsibility may extend beyond the driver depending on what the evidence shows.
• Getting to the truth requires more than just reading a crash report. It takes real investigation.