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Driver Hospitalized After Head-On Crash With 18-Wheeler on FM 14 in Tyler

Driver Hospitalized After Head-On Crash With 18-Wheeler on FM 14 in Tyler - 18-Wheeler Wrecks
Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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A serious head-on crash involving an 18-wheeler and an SUV sent one person to the hospital in Tyler on Sunday, May 24, 2026. According to CBS19, the crash happened around 5:12 p.m. in the 16000 block of FM 14. Officials confirmed that the SUV and 18-wheeler struck each other head-on. The SUV rolled over and came to rest on its roof, trapping the driver inside. Emergency crews extracted the driver and transported them to a hospital with injuries. The extent of those injuries had not been released. Officials said the 18-wheeler had extensive damage, but the truck driver was not injured. FM 14 was shut down while crews responded and investigated the crash. Head-on crashes involving 18-wheelers require a thorough investigation. A Texas truck accident lawyer can review whether driver distraction, unsafe speed, lane departure, fatigue, visibility, road conditions, truck maintenance, braking issues, or another preventable factor contributed to the collision. Truck accident evidence can disappear quickly. Black box data, driver logs, dashcam footage, inspection records, maintenance records, vehicle damage, roadway debris, crash scene photos, witness statements, police reports, and crash reconstruction evidence may all be critical to determining what happened and who may be responsible. If you or your loved one was injured in a Tyler 18-wheeler accident, FM 14 crash, Smith County truck wreck, or Texas head-on collision involving a commercial vehicle, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, future care needs, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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