Lexington, KY — August 20, 2025, two people were injured in a truck accident at about 6:45 a.m. on southbound Interstate 75.

Authorities said a semi-truck and two other vehicles were involved in a crash near mile marker 111. The collision caused the truck to overturn.

Two people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after the crash, according to authorities, but it is not clear how they were involved in the collision.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When people see reports of an 18-wheeler overturned on a major interstate like I-75, the first thing they want to know is: How did this happen? That’s a fair question, especially when two people end up in the hospital and it's not even clear how they were involved.

From what’s been made public so far, we know a semi-truck and two other vehicles were involved in the crash, and the truck overturned. But that’s about all we know. What we don’t know is just as important: Was the truck in motion or at a stop when the crash occurred? Did it strike the other vehicles, or was it struck by them? Did the rollover come before or after the initial collision?

Until those blanks are filled in, there’s no way to say who’s responsible. But there are several investigative tools that can help uncover the truth. For example, black box data from the truck will show whether the driver was speeding, braking or swerving at the moment of the crash. In-cab cameras, if installed, could reveal whether the driver was distracted or reacting to something unexpected. Cell phone records might show if the driver was texting or on a call. All of these help determine whether driver error played a role.

But the investigation shouldn’t stop with the driver. It’s worth asking: was the driver properly trained? Were they well-rested, or had they been pushed too hard by company scheduling? What do the trucking company’s hiring and safety policies look like? I’ve handled cases where the company hired drivers with multiple terminations and barely tested their competence before putting them behind the wheel. That’s not just poor judgment; it’s a setup for disaster.

At this point, we simply don’t know whether this crash was caused by human error, equipment failure, or something else entirely. But we do know how to find out, by collecting every piece of available evidence and letting that tell the story.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s not clear how the truck overturned or how the injured parties were involved, which leaves major questions unanswered.
• Evidence like black box data, in-cab cameras and cell phone records can clarify what role the truck driver played, if any.
• An effective investigation also looks at the trucking company’s hiring and training practices to see if they contributed.
• Responsibility can't be assigned until all relevant evidence is reviewed and analyzed.
• Getting to the truth requires a thorough, independent investigation, not just taking initial reports at face value.