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A major collision involving an 18-wheeler on northbound U.S. 75 at Melissa Road in Melissa caused traffic delays early Monday morning, October 19, 2026. The wreck was reported at approximately 5:30 a.m. and resulted in the closure of the two left northbound lanes while emergency crews responded. Additional information about the other vehicles involved and possible injuries has not yet been released. What Happened in the US 75 18-Wheeler Crash at Melissa Road? The collision occurred on northbound US 75 near Melissa Road and involved an 18-wheeler. At this time, it is not known how many total vehicles were involved or what caused the crash. With two left lanes blocked during the early morning commute, motorists traveling north through Collin County could encounter significant delays until the scene is cleared. Because this is a developing incident, no conclusions should be drawn about fault until investigators determine how the collision occurred. Evidence That May Matter After an 18-Wheeler Crash Commercial truck collisions can involve evidence that is not typically available in an ordinary passenger-vehicle wreck. Potentially important evidence may include: Electronic control module data Electronic logging-device records GPS and telematics information Dash-camera footage Driver qualification and training records Hours-of-service records Tractor and trailer inspection records Maintenance records Dispatch communications Crash-scene photographs and measurements Witness statements This evidence may help determine the truck’s speed, braking activity, lane position, and movements immediately before the collision. Why Trucking Evidence Should Be Preserved Quickly Electronic and company records can be important after a serious commercial truck wreck, but some information may be overwritten or become more difficult to obtain over time. An investigation may need to identify the trucking company, truck owner, trailer owner, driver’s employer, maintenance provider, and other entities connected to the commercial vehicle. Preserving the tractor, trailer, electronic data, onboard video, and company records can help establish how the wreck occurred and whether any safety issue contributed. Injured in an 18-Wheeler Wreck on US 75? The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious 18-wheeler and commercial truck crashes throughout Collin County and North Texas. If you were injured in a truck wreck on US 75, Melissa Road, or another North Texas highway, The Wooley Law Firm can investigate the collision, identify potentially responsible parties, and work to preserve commercial trucking evidence. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win. This article concerns a developing traffic incident. Information about the vehicles involved, injuries, lane closures, and cause of the collision may change as authorities release additional details. Nothing in this article assigns fault 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 fatal crash involving an 18-wheeler and a suspected wrong-way driver on Interstate 20 at Spur 408 in Dallas shut down the highway early Monday morning, October 19, 2026. According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, emergency crews responded shortly after 3:00 a.m. Police believe one of the motorists was traveling the wrong way when the collision occurred. The suspected wrong-way driver was killed. The other driver was transported to a hospital. The wreck involved an 18-wheeler, making the investigation especially important because commercial trucks may contain electronic and company records that can help reconstruct what occurred. The crash caused significant closures on I-20 near Spur 408 while police and emergency crews investigated. What Happened in the Fatal I-20 18-Wheeler Crash? The collision occurred on I-20 near Spur 408 and involved an 18-wheeler and another vehicle. Preliminary information indicates that one of the vehicles was traveling in the wrong direction before the crash. One driver died, while the other was hospitalized. Authorities have not yet released complete information explaining where the wrong-way vehicle entered I-20, how long it had been traveling against traffic, or the full sequence of events leading to the collision. Why an 18-Wheeler Crash Requires a Separate Investigation When a commercial truck is involved in a serious or fatal collision, important evidence may exist beyond the police crash report. Potential evidence can include: Electronic control module data Electronic logging-device records GPS and telematics information Dash-camera or onboard video Driver qualification records Hours-of-service records Dispatch communications Tractor and trailer inspection records Maintenance records Crash-scene photographs and measurements Witness statements This information can help determine the truck’s speed, braking activity, location, and movements immediately before impact. Evidence May Help Determine Where the Wrong-Way Driver Entered I-20 Investigators may also look for traffic-camera footage, surveillance video, dash-camera recordings, roadway signs, pavement markings, and witness accounts to determine where the wrong-way vehicle entered the freeway. That evidence may establish whether the vehicle entered through an exit ramp, crossed a median, or began traveling the wrong direction through some other sequence of events. At this time, authorities have not publicly confirmed how the driver ended up traveling against traffic. Can an 18-Wheeler Driver or Trucking Company Be Liable? Liability depends on the evidence. The presence of an 18-wheeler does not automatically mean that the truck driver or trucking company was responsible for the wreck. If the other vehicle entered I-20 in the wrong direction, that conduct may be a major factor in determining fault. However, investigators should still preserve and review the commercial truck’s electronic data, onboard video, driver records, and other evidence before reaching conclusions. Injured in a Dallas 18-Wheeler Wreck? The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured and families affected by serious 18-wheeler and commercial truck crashes in Dallas and throughout Texas. Truck wreck cases can involve evidence that may be lost or overwritten if it is not preserved quickly. An investigation may include the tractor and trailer, electronic data, dash-camera footage, driver logs, maintenance records, and trucking-company documents. If you or a family member was injured in an 18-wheeler crash on I-20, Spur 408, or another Dallas highway, The Wooley Law Firm can investigate the wreck and work to preserve available commercial trucking evidence. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win. This article is based on preliminary information released by Dallas authorities concerning an ongoing investigation. Additional information about the vehicles, injuries, and cause of the collision may become available. Nothing in this article assigns civil liability 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 person was killed after being struck by an 18-wheeler on northbound Interstate 35 in Temple Sunday afternoon. Temple police said the collision was reported at approximately 12:20 p.m. near Exit 300. The person struck by the commercial truck was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Temple Police Department’s preliminary investigation, the individual was apparently on the highway when the 18-wheeler struck them. Police have not yet released additional information explaining why the person was on I-35 or the circumstances immediately preceding the collision. The 18-wheeler driver remained at the scene and spoke with investigators. Temple Police Department’s Traffic Reconstruction Unit is investigating the fatal crash. What Happened in the Fatal I-35 18-Wheeler Crash? The fatal collision occurred in the northbound lanes of I-35 near Exit 300 in Temple. Police have confirmed that an 18-wheeler struck a person who was on the interstate, but authorities have not yet explained how long the individual had been on the roadway, where they entered the highway, or whether another incident occurred before the fatal impact. Those details could become important as investigators reconstruct the events leading up to the collision. Evidence That May Matter in the 18-Wheeler Investigation A fatal commercial truck collision can involve evidence beyond the initial police report. Investigators may examine: The 18-wheeler’s electronic control module data Dash-camera or onboard video GPS and telematics information Electronic logging-device records The truck driver’s statements Traffic or surveillance-camera footage Witness statements Crash-scene photographs and measurements The truck’s braking and steering data, if available Dispatch and company records Because the driver remained at the scene, investigators may also compare the driver’s account with physical evidence and electronic information from the truck. Why the Circumstances Before the Collision Matter An important unanswered question is why the person was on I-35 when the collision occurred. Depending on what investigators discover, they may examine whether the person had been involved in an earlier crash, experienced a vehicle problem, exited a disabled vehicle, or was on the highway for another reason. None of those circumstances has been confirmed in this case, and the Temple Police Department’s investigation remains ongoing. Can an 18-Wheeler Driver or Trucking Company Be Liable? The involvement of an 18-wheeler does not by itself establish that the truck driver or trucking company was responsible. Liability would depend on evidence showing what the driver could see, the truck’s speed, available stopping distance, roadway conditions, and whether the collision could reasonably have been avoided. Commercial trucking records and electronic data may help answer those questions. Investigators should preserve that evidence before reaching conclusions about responsibility. Fatal 18-Wheeler Wrecks in Texas The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured and families affected by serious 18-wheeler and commercial truck crashes throughout Texas. Fatal truck crashes can require a detailed investigation of the tractor-trailer, electronic data, dash-camera footage, driver records, maintenance history, and trucking-company documents. If your family has been affected by a serious or fatal Texas 18-wheeler collision, The Wooley Law Firm can investigate the wreck and work to preserve available commercial trucking evidence. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win. This article is based on preliminary information released by the Temple Police Department concerning an ongoing investigation. The circumstances that led to the person being on Interstate 35 and the cause of the collision remain under investigation. Additional information may become available. Nothing in this article assigns fault 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.