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A three-vehicle collision involving a tanker carrying acidic cargo shut down southbound State Highway 349 at County Road 173 near Midland on Friday, September 18, 2026. According to reporting from the scene, the tanker overturned and blocked all southbound lanes, including the center turn lane. One person was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital for treatment. DPS said cleanup was expected to take several hours. Traffic was being diverted onto County Road 173 while crews responded to the collision and dealt with the overturned tanker and its cargo. Southbound SH 349 Closed at County Road 173 The crash occurred at SH 349 and County Road 173 in Midland County. Because the tanker overturned across the roadway, southbound SH 349 was completely shut down. Drivers were advised to avoid the area, expect delays, and use alternate routes while cleanup continued. Early information did not explain how the three vehicles collided or identify which vehicle occupants were injured. Acidic Cargo Adds Another Layer to the Investigation This wreck is different from an ordinary commercial truck crash because the tanker was reportedly carrying acidic cargo. Depending on the specific substance involved and whether the tanker was damaged, responders may need to address issues involving: containment of the cargo; roadway contamination; hazardous-material cleanup; tanker integrity; emergency response procedures; and safe removal of the commercial vehicle. There is not enough public information yet to say whether any of the acidic cargo actually leaked from the tanker. What Should Be Investigated After a Tanker Truck Wreck? A serious tanker collision may require examination of both the circumstances of the crash and the operation of the commercial vehicle. Potentially important evidence may include: the truck’s electronic control module or “black box” data; dashcam and onboard camera footage; GPS and telematics records; electronic logging device information; driver hours-of-service records; tanker inspection and maintenance records; bills of lading and cargo documentation; loading and securement records; dispatch communications; witness statements; and photographs and measurements from the crash scene. Investigators may also need to determine who owned the tractor and tanker, who employed the driver, who loaded the cargo, and whether another vehicle contributed to the sequence of events. This Was Separate From the Earlier SH 349 Crash This tanker crash was separate from the four-vehicle collision at SH 349 and FM 1232 reported earlier Friday morning. The earlier wreck occurred around 6:30 a.m. at FM 1232, while this collision involved an overturned tanker at County Road 173. Because both incidents occurred on SH 349 the same morning, I would keep County Road 173 and the tanker involvement prominent in this article so the two pages are clearly distinguishable. Injured in a Tanker or 18-Wheeler Wreck in Texas? The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious 18-wheeler, tanker truck, and commercial vehicle crashes throughout Texas. A tanker-truck case may involve several companies and multiple categories of evidence, including truck data, maintenance records, cargo documents, driver records, video, and insurance information. For more information, visit our Dallas 18-wheeler accident lawyer page. Your site’s truck practice specifically covers serious commercial motor vehicle crashes. Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win. Disclaimer This article is based on preliminary information concerning a developing September 18, 2026 tanker-truck collision. Additional or different facts may become available as authorities continue their investigation and cleanup. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to the tanker driver, another driver, motor carrier, cargo company, or any other person or business before the investigation is complete. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

A jackknifed 18-wheeler carrying car parts shut down I-35 near Loop 1604 in the Von Ormy area late Friday morning, September 18, 2026. Von Ormy Police said the crash occurred shortly before 10:00 a.m. The tractor-trailer jackknifed across the highway, forcing traffic off the main lanes while police, Bexar County Fire, and other crews responded. No injuries were reported. Traffic became heavily backed up, with vehicles reportedly moving as slowly as 1 mph and congestion extending toward Luckey Road. I-35 Closed After 18-Wheeler Jackknifes Near Loop 1604 Von Ormy Police reported that southbound I-35 was completely shut down and traffic was being forced onto the frontage road while crews worked to remove the commercial truck. The crash occurred as storms were moving into the San Antonio area, but authorities had not determined what caused the 18-wheeler to jackknife. Wet weather alone does not establish the cause of a commercial truck crash. What Can Cause an 18-Wheeler to Jackknife? A jackknife occurs when the trailer swings out at an angle to the tractor. Several different circumstances can contribute to this type of crash. Depending on the facts, investigators may examine: braking immediately before the trailer swung outward; vehicle speed and roadway conditions; loss of traction; sudden steering or evasive maneuvers; brake or tire condition; cargo weight and distribution; whether the driver was following traffic too closely; and whether another vehicle contributed to the event. The fact that an 18-wheeler jackknifed does not by itself establish that the truck driver or motor carrier was negligent. Cargo and Truck Data May Help Explain the Crash Police reported that the trailer was loaded with car parts. In a serious jackknife crash, investigators may examine not only the driver's conduct but also how the trailer was loaded and whether the cargo affected the truck's handling. Potential evidence may include: electronic control module or “black box” data; dashcam and onboard camera footage; GPS and telematics records; electronic logging device information; brake and tire inspection records; tractor and trailer maintenance records; bills of lading; cargo weight and loading records; dispatch communications; and photographs and measurements from the scene. Some of this evidence may be held by the motor carrier, tractor owner, trailer owner, shipper, loading company, or maintenance provider. Other Recent I-35 18-Wheeler Crashes in San Antonio The Wooley Law Firm has reported on several other commercial truck crashes along I-35 in the San Antonio area, including an 18-wheeler crash in an I-35 construction zone and a separate I-35 truck wreck that shut down the lower level near downtown San Antonio. These were separate incidents and are not known to be related to Friday's crash. Injured in an I-35 18-Wheeler Wreck in Texas? The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious 18-wheeler and commercial truck crashes throughout Texas. A truck wreck investigation may include preserving electronic truck data, driver records, maintenance documents, cargo information, onboard video, and other evidence that can help determine why the collision occurred. For more information, visit our Dallas 18-wheeler accident lawyer page. Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win. Disclaimer This article is based on preliminary information concerning a developing September 18, 2026 commercial truck crash. Additional or different facts may become available. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to the truck driver, motor carrier, cargo company, or any other person or business before the investigation is complete. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

A crash involving two 18-wheelers was reported on eastbound I-10 near FM 365 in Jefferson County on Friday, September 18, 2026. According to the traffic alert, emergency crews and law enforcement responded to the scene while the commercial trucks were being cleared from the interstate. Motorists were warned to expect delays and use caution in the area. Early information did not confirm whether anyone was injured or explain how the two tractor-trailers collided. Traffic Delays on Eastbound I-10 Near FM 365 The wreck occurred along eastbound I-10 near FM 365 in Jefferson County, west of Beaumont. This stretch of I-10 carries substantial commercial truck traffic through Southeast Texas. A collision involving two tractor-trailers can take longer to clear than an ordinary passenger-vehicle crash because heavy-duty wreckers may be required and investigators may need additional time to document the commercial vehicles and roadway. Authorities had not released information establishing the cause of Friday's collision. What Should Be Investigated After a Two-Truck Collision? When two commercial trucks collide, investigators may need to examine evidence from both vehicles and both motor carriers. Potentially important evidence can include: electronic control module or “black box” data from both trucks; dashcam and onboard camera footage; GPS and telematics records; electronic logging device information; driver hours-of-service records; dispatch communications; brake, tire, and maintenance records; driver qualification files; cargo and loading records; traffic-camera footage; and photographs and measurements from the crash scene. The evidence may help determine each truck's speed, lane position, braking, and movements immediately before the collision. Multiple Trucking Companies Could Be Involved A crash between two 18-wheelers may involve several different companies. Each tractor and trailer may have different owners, motor carriers, insurers, maintenance providers, or cargo interests. Determining which companies were responsible for operating and maintaining each commercial vehicle can be an important part of a serious truck-crash investigation. The involvement of multiple companies does not mean any particular party was negligent. Responsibility depends on the evidence. Other Recent I-10 Truck Crashes in Jefferson County The Wooley Law Firm recently reported another 18-wheeler crash that shut down I-10 East in Beaumont on September 7, 2026. The firm has also reported on two I-10 overpass strikes in Jefferson County, including an August incident near this same FM 365 area. These incidents are separate and are not known to be related. Injured in an I-10 18-Wheeler Wreck in Texas? The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious 18-wheeler and commercial truck crashes throughout Texas. If you were injured in a collision involving one or more commercial trucks, an investigation may include preserving electronic truck data, onboard video, driver records, maintenance documents, witness statements, and insurance information. For more information, visit our Dallas 18-wheeler accident lawyer page. Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win. Disclaimer This article is based on preliminary traffic information concerning a developing September 18, 2026 commercial truck collision. Additional or different facts may become available. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to either truck driver, either motor carrier, or any other person or company before the investigation is complete. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.