DALLAS — Federal officials say the company responsible for maintaining a Texas interstate where a massive chain-reaction pileup killed six people in 2021, failed to address the icy road conditions. The statement was released March 23, 2023 following a two-year NTSB investigation into the crash. According to the report, the portion of Interstate 35 West… Read More
Tag: 18-wheeler
by Benjamin Treviño | March 24th, 2023 | 18 Wheelers, Blog, News
NTSB: Failure to de-ice road preceded massive Texas crash
by Benjamin Treviño | January 12th, 2023 | 18 Wheelers, Blog
One dead following Military Highway accident
LOS INDIOS — Los Indios police say one man was killed in a January 11 major accident at the intersection of US Highway 281 (Military Highway) and Rangerville Rd. According to Los Indios Police Chief Eddie Mendoza, a man driving a Nissan Altima collided with an 18-wheeler at about 11:30 a.m. Mendoza confirmed the identity… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | November 9th, 2022 | 18 Wheelers, Blog, Recent News
Tanker truck rollover on I-35 leaves driver in critical condition
LA SALLE COUNTY, TX – One man was left critically injured when the cargo tanker he was driving blew a front tire and the vehicle rolled over several times. The accident happened November 4 at around 10 a.m. on I-35 about 100 miles south of San Antonio. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 16th, 2022 | 18 Wheelers, Auto Accident, Blog, News, Recent News
Edinburg woman killed in crash with tractor-trailer
MCALLEN – McAllen police are investigating a September 15 crash that claimed the life of a 31-year-old Edinburg woman. The collision happened about 7:15 a.m. near the intersection of North Ware Road and Monte Christo Road. Police say the victim, Norma Edith Celestino, was driving a grey pickup truck when her vehicle was struck by… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | August 23rd, 2022 | 18 Wheelers, Auto Accident, Blog
Two dead in Edinburg crash
Edinburg police officers are investigating a crash on I-69 that left two people dead. The crash happened at approximately 5:30 a.m. August 21 in 4000 block of south I-69C, according to a news release. When officers arrived on the scene, they found that three vehicles appeared to have been involved in the crash. They included… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | June 14th, 2022 | 18 Wheelers, Blog, Recent News
18-wheeler plows through San Antonio hotel wall into empty swimming pool
SAN ANTONIO – Three people were injured after a semi-truck collided with another vehicle, sending the truck through the wall of a hotel, and into an empty swimming pool. The crash happened around 3:00 a.m. June 11 in the 6300 block of IH-35 North, on the city’s northeast side. Police said a small black vehicle… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | June 9th, 2022 | 18 Wheelers
Big rig accident temporarily shuts down Houston freeway
(HOUSTON) – A May 18 one-vehicle tractor trailer accident shut down the westbound I-10 East Freeway at Wayside for approximately eight hours. According to Houston police (HPD) and Union Pacific Railroad officials, a semi-truck loaded with large spools became wedged under a railroad bridge over Interstate 10 at about 8:30 p.m. No injuries were reported.… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | April 26th, 2022 | 18 Wheelers, Auto Accident, Blog, Lawsuit, Muerte Injusta, Personal Injury
16 injured following chase with Texas deputies
(SAN ANTONIO) — Fifteen migrants and the driver of the truck they were riding in were injured following a high-speed chase with Texas deputies on Sunday, according to authorities. According to the Medina County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy had pulled over the truck west of San Antonio on April 24 around 8:00 a.m. When one… Read More
by Abigail Vela | October 6th, 2021 | Auto Accident
Can a Car Crash Cause Sleeping Problems?
After experiencing a car crash, you may experience debilitating physical, emotional, and mental issues. In our previous blogs, we discussed how a car crash can lead to depression and PTSD. Your car accident attorneys in Weslaco would like to continue the conversation and speak further about how car accidents may cause sleeping problems and what… Read More
by Abigail Vela | September 14th, 2021 | 18 Wheelers
18-Wheeler Collision Results in Flames and Traffic Closure
Around 7 am on Thursday, September 8, an 18-wheeler collided with another vehicle, causing it to cross over the median line and flip on I-635 near Mesquite, Texas. Additional Details Smoke and flames were reported at the scene of the car crash. After 40 minutes, the Mesquite Police and Fire Departments were successful in putting… Read More