Statesboro, GA — August 11, 2025, one person was killed due to a truck accident at approximately 3:15 a.m. along Fair Road.

According to authorities, one person was traveling in a southbound passenger vehicle on Fair Road at the Veterans Memorial Parkway intersection when the accident took place.

The intersection is apparently controlled by a traffic signal. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision took place in the intersection between the passenger vehicle and an 18-wheeler. The person who had been behind the wheel of the passenger car reportedly sustained fatal injuries over the course of the accident and was declared deceased at the scene. 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 passenger car and an 18-wheeler collide in a signal-controlled intersection, the most important question is also the most basic: Who had the green light? Without knowing that, we can’t tell whether this was a case of running a red, failing to yield during a turn, or some other violation of right-of-way.

That answer won’t come from speculation—it will come from evidence. Investigators should move quickly to secure traffic camera footage, nearby business surveillance, dash cam video, and eyewitness statements. For the truck, engine control module (ECM) data can show whether it was slowing or accelerating before entering the intersection, and in-cab video could reveal whether the driver was scanning for cross-traffic or distracted.

At 3:15 in the morning, visibility and fatigue are also key considerations. Was the intersection well lit? Was the truck driver near the end of a long shift? I’ve seen cases where late-night or early-morning deliveries put drivers in a position where fatigue made them more likely to misjudge signal timing or overlook an approaching vehicle. Those are issues that point back to company scheduling practices as much as to individual conduct.

It’s also possible that both drivers believed they had the right of way due to a signal malfunction or unclear lane markings. That’s why a thorough review of signal operation logs and roadway conditions is part of any complete investigation.

If those steps aren’t taken, this crash risks being explained in a single sentence that omits the real chain of causes—and that doesn’t help anyone understand how to prevent a similar loss in the future.

Key Takeaways

• Determining which driver had the green light is critical to assigning fault.
• ECM data, in-cab video, and traffic camera footage can clarify speed, braking, and driver attention.
• Lighting conditions, fatigue, and company scheduling may have influenced driver decisions.
• Signal operation logs and roadway conditions should be reviewed for possible contributing factors.
• A complete investigation is necessary to identify all causes, not just the most obvious one.