• May 26, 2022

Two Injured in Rear-end 18-wheeler Accident on I-20 in Monahans, TX

Monahans, TX -- February 26, 2022, two people were injured due to an accident where a pickup crashed into the back of an 18-wheeler on I-20.

Authorities reported that the crash took place just after 4:00 p.m. along I-20 near mile marker 77.

Investigators said that a Ford F-350 was going eastbound along the interstate. Somehow, the truck crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer.

The driver reportedly had non-incapacitating injuries while the passenger reportedly had incapacitating injuries. Police gave no further details.

Commentary on Rear-End 18-wheeler Accident on I-20 in Monahans

Folks tend to see a rear-end collision and simply assume the rear driver must have done something wrong. That's usually true, considering things like speeding, following too closely, and distracted driving. However, it would be irresponsible to simply jump to that conclusion without conducting more thorough investigations.

Monahans, TX Rear-end 18-wheeler Accident I-20

For example, if an 18-wheeler suddenly pulled off the shoulder going recklessly below the speed limit, is that really okay just because someone hit the back of the truck? Of course not. The law is nuanced enough to consider the factors that led to the crash, which is why thorough investigations are so important in these situations. Are steps being taken to get clear answers about what happened here?

[jump]

Recent Accidents

View All Posts
*We appreciate your feedback and welcome anyone to comment on our blog entries, however all visitor blog comments must be approved by the site moderator prior to showing live on the site. By submitting a blog comment you acknowledge that your post may appear live on the site for any visitors to see, pending moderator approval. The operators of this site are not responsible for the accuracy or content of the comments made by site visitors. By submitting a comment, blog post, or email to this site you acknowledge that you may receive a response with regard to your questions or concerns. If you contact Grossman Law Offices using this online form, your message will not create an attorney-client relationship and will not necessarily be treated as privileged or confidential! You should not send sensitive or confidential information via the Internet. Since the Internet is not necessarily a secure environment, it is not possible to ensure that your message sent via the Internet might be kept secure and confidential. When you fill out a contact or comment form, send us an email directly, initiate a chat session or call us, you acknowledge we may use your contact information to communicate with you in the future for marketing purposes, but such marketing will always be done in an ethical way.