Driver Dies After I-35 Crash With 18-Wheeler in San Antonio

According to TxDOT, a major wreck involving an 18-wheeler was reported on northbound I-635 at Gross Road in Mesquite around 8:45 a.m. on July 15, 2026. Emergency medical personnel and law enforcement responded to the scene, and all but the right lane were closed while crews worked to assist those involved and clear the roadway. Additional details about injuries, the number of vehicles involved, and the cause of the crash have not yet been publicly released. Crashes involving 18-wheelers on I-635 can be especially dangerous because of heavy commercial traffic, highway speeds, sudden congestion, and the size and weight of tractor-trailers. When multiple lanes are blocked, traffic can back up quickly and increase the risk of secondary collisions involving unsuspecting motorists. A serious Mesquite truck crash should be investigated quickly. Key evidence may include the crash report, witness statements, dash camera footage, black box data, driver logs, maintenance records, inspection reports, TxDOT camera footage, vehicle damage, cell phone records, medical records, and photos or videos from the scene. Wooley Law Firm handles serious car accident, 18-wheeler crash, commercial vehicle, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases across Mesquite, Dallas-Fort Worth, and throughout Texas. We move quickly to preserve evidence, identify responsible parties, and fight for injured Texans. If you were injured in a Mesquite truck accident, I-635 crash, Gross Road wreck, commercial vehicle collision, or similar serious accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, impairment, vehicle damage, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win.

A major collision involving a commercial vehicle was reported around 7:56 a.m. on June 6, 2026, on northbound I-35 at Braker Lane in Austin. Two right lanes were closed while emergency crews responded to the crash scene. Early details did not confirm the number of vehicles involved or whether injuries were reported. Commercial vehicle crashes on busy highways like I-35 can create serious risks for drivers, passengers, and first responders, especially when multiple lanes are blocked during morning traffic. Investigators may need to determine whether speed, following distance, unsafe lane changes, distraction, driver fatigue, braking, blind spots, truck maintenance, cargo issues, or company safety practices contributed to the collision. Evidence such as dashcam footage, traffic camera video, witness statements, vehicle damage, electronic logging data, inspection records, maintenance records, and the vehicle’s event data may be important in determining what happened. If you were injured in an Austin commercial vehicle crash, I-35 collision, Braker Lane wreck, or serious truck accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, impairment, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

A semi-truck crashed into a tree line in Gregg County on Wednesday, June 11, 2026, causing traffic delays and prompting an emergency response. According to CBS19, authorities advised motorists to expect delays in the area while first responders worked the scene and investigated the crash. Early reports did not indicate the extent of any injuries or what caused the semi-truck to leave the roadway. Semi-truck crashes involving departures from the roadway can raise important questions about driver fatigue, distraction, mechanical failures, roadway conditions, medical emergencies, cargo shifts, weather conditions, and company safety practices. Investigators may need to review driver logs, electronic logging device data, maintenance records, inspection reports, dashcam footage, witness statements, crash scene measurements, and event data from the truck to determine what caused the collision. If you were injured in a Gregg County truck accident, semi-truck crash, roadway departure collision, or serious commercial vehicle wreck, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, impairment, disfigurement, and other damages. If a loved one was seriously injured or killed, your family may also have legal rights under Texas law. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.