Schleicher County, TX — January 24, 2026, a man was injured due to a rollover truck accident at approximately 11:00 a.m. along U.S. Highway 190.

According to authorities, a 41-year-old man from Killeen was traveling in a southeast bound Freightliner 18-wheeler with a trailer in tow on U.S. 190 in the vicinity southeast of the F.M. 1828 intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the truck was involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently overturned. The man reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident.

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 I read about a single-vehicle rollover involving a commercial truck, the first question I always ask is simple: what caused a vehicle built to stay upright to suddenly tip over? Rollovers like this don’t just happen without a reason, and the early reports don’t tell us enough to answer that question yet.

It’s not clear whether this truck left the roadway, overcorrected, or experienced some kind of mechanical or load-related problem before it overturned. Depending on whether the trailer was empty or loaded, different issues come into play. A shifting load, improper weight balance, or even underinflated tires can all make a tractor-trailer unstable. Until those factors are examined, any explanation is incomplete.

Another unanswered question is what the truck was doing in the moments leading up to the rollover. Modern 18-wheelers usually have engine control module data that records speed, braking, throttle input, and steering. That data can show whether the truck was traveling too fast for conditions or whether the driver made a sudden maneuver. If the truck had an in-cab camera, that footage may help clarify whether distraction or fatigue played a role. We don’t yet know if any of that evidence has been reviewed.

I also look beyond the driver and the crash scene. If this rollover was triggered by instability, that raises questions about maintenance and company practices. Was the truck properly inspected? Were tires, brakes, and suspension components in good condition? Was the driver trained to handle the type of load and roadway involved? In my experience, these answers often come from company records, not police reports.

Single-vehicle crashes are sometimes written off as unavoidable, but that’s often because the deeper investigation hasn’t happened yet. The real story usually comes from data, documents, and a careful look at how this truck was operated and maintained before it ever reached the highway.

Key Takeaways

• Truck rollovers usually have a specific cause, even if it’s not obvious at first.
• It’s still unclear what factors led this 18-wheeler to overturn.
• Black box data and in-cab cameras can be critical in explaining what happened.
• Load condition, maintenance, and company practices may be just as important as driver actions.
• Accountability depends on following the evidence wherever it leads.