Florida Truck Driver Charged with Intoxication Manslaughter After Fatal West Texas Crash

A major wreck was reported on northbound Interstate 635 at Gross Road in Mesquite around 8:50 a.m. on July 6, 2026. According to TxDOT, the crash closed two right lanes and the shoulder while crews responded to the scene. The wreck appears to involve an 18-wheeler. Additional details about injuries and the cause of the crash have not yet been publicly released. Crashes involving 18-wheelers on I-635 can be extremely dangerous because of highway speeds, heavy commuter traffic, commercial vehicles, sudden slowdowns, and limited room for drivers to avoid disabled vehicles. When multiple lanes and the shoulder are closed, traffic can back up quickly and create a serious risk of secondary crashes. A Mesquite 18-wheeler crash should be investigated quickly and aggressively. Key questions may include whether the truck driver was distracted, fatigued, speeding, following too closely, failed to control speed, made an unsafe lane change, or failed to keep a proper lookout. Critical evidence may include the crash report, witness statements, dash camera footage, TxDOT camera information, nearby surveillance video, 18-wheeler black box data, driver logs, inspection records, maintenance files, cell phone records, company safety records, vehicle damage, and photos or videos from the scene. Wooley Law Firm handles serious 18-wheeler crash, commercial vehicle, car accident, 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 18-wheeler crash, I-635 wreck, Gross Road collision, LBJ Freeway truck accident, commercial vehicle crash, or multiple-vehicle 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.

An overturned tanker truck was reported around 7:17 a.m. on June 16, 2026, on northbound Interstate 635 at Interstate 20 in Balch Springs. Emergency crews responded to the scene after the tanker overturned, creating significant traffic disruptions during the morning commute. Early reports did not indicate whether other vehicles were involved or whether any injuries were reported, but incidents involving tanker trucks often require extensive emergency response efforts because of the potential for fuel spills, hazardous materials, and roadway closures. Tanker truck rollovers can occur for many reasons, including excessive speed, shifting cargo, mechanical failures, tire blowouts, driver fatigue, distraction, impairment, or roadway design issues. Because tanker trucks carry liquid cargo that can shift during travel, rollover crashes often require specialized investigations. Evidence such as driver logs, maintenance records, cargo loading documentation, electronic logging device data, crash scene measurements, witness statements, dashcam footage, and event data recorder information may be critical in determining what caused the incident. If you were injured in a Balch Springs truck accident, tanker truck rollover, I-635 crash, I-20 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.

Two people were killed after a fiery 18-wheeler crash in Panola County, according to KLTV. The crash happened around 4:20 a.m. on June 25, 2026, on U.S. Highway 79 at FM 31 in the DeBerry area. DPS identified the driver as Roy Allen Joshlin Jr., 57, and the passenger as Timothy Wayne Snider, 66. Officials said the 18-wheeler was traveling south on U.S. 79 when it entered the northbound lane, struck a tree, and caught fire. Both men died at the scene. No other vehicles were involved. This is a heartbreaking loss for the families of both men. Even in a single-vehicle 18-wheeler crash, families deserve answers about what happened and whether the tragedy could have been prevented. A fatal Panola County truck crash should be investigated aggressively. Key questions may involve driver fatigue, medical issues, speed, road conditions, tire failure, braking systems, steering components, truck maintenance, cargo issues, company safety policies, and whether the truck was safe to be on the road. Wooley Law Firm has handled catastrophic 18-wheeler, commercial vehicle, highway fire, and wrongful death cases across Texas. We know how quickly critical trucking evidence can disappear, including driver logs, maintenance records, inspection reports, black box data, dash camera footage, dispatch records, and company safety documents. If your loved one was killed in a Panola County truck accident, U.S. 79 crash, DeBerry 18-wheeler wreck, fiery commercial vehicle crash, or fatal Texas highway accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, mental anguish, loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.