Presque Isle, ME — July 28, 2025, one person was injured due to a truck accident shortly before 2:00 p.m. along U.S. Highway 1.

According to authorities, the accident took place on U.S. Highway 1 in the vicinity north of the Washburn Road (State Highway 164) intersection.

Details surrounding the accident remain scarce. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision took place between an 18-wheeler and an SUV. One person who was involved in the wreck reportedly sustained injuries of unknown severity over the course of the accident; they were transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a crash involving an 18-wheeler and an SUV sends someone to the hospital, the critical issue isn’t just that a collision occurred—it’s understanding how two very different types of vehicles came into conflict, and whether either driver could have prevented it. With little confirmed about this particular incident, the central task becomes preserving evidence and reconstructing the chain of events before it’s too late.

Right now, it’s unclear which vehicle initiated contact or what driving behaviors led up to the crash. Was one attempting a turn or lane change? Did one fail to yield, brake in time, or maintain proper lane position? Each possibility leads to a different legal analysis, and without physical evidence—like skid marks, vehicle damage patterns, or onboard data—it's difficult to know what really happened.

In cases involving commercial trucks, the role of electronic data becomes especially important. The truck’s engine control module (ECM) can provide hard information about speed, braking, and driver input. If the truck was operating under a commercial carrier, that also opens the door to broader questions: Was the driver properly trained? Was the truck in good mechanical condition? Were company policies putting unnecessary pressure on the driver?

All of that matters because accountability in a crash like this isn’t about assumptions—it’s about documentation, compliance, and decisions made in the seconds leading up to the impact.

Key Takeaways:

• The cause of the collision between the SUV and 18-wheeler remains unknown, and both vehicles’ actions need to be carefully examined.
• Physical evidence and ECM data will be critical to understanding speed, braking, and positioning at the time of the crash.
• If the truck was commercial, investigators should evaluate the driver’s qualifications and equipment maintenance.
• Early evidence preservation—including photos, measurements, and witness statements—is essential.
• Determining fault hinges on reconstructing how two vehicles ended up in each other’s path—not just that they collided.