Jury Awards $44.1M in Fort Worth Truck Crash Case

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.

A truck rollover on Loop 289 in Lubbock caused major traffic disruptions and prompted an emergency response. According to EverythingLubbock.com, the rollover crash blocked portions of the roadway while first responders worked to assist those involved and clear the scene. Authorities advised motorists to expect delays as crews investigated the circumstances surrounding the incident and removed the overturned truck. Truck rollover accidents can occur for many reasons, including excessive speed, shifting cargo, equipment failures, tire blowouts, driver fatigue, distraction, impairment, or roadway design issues. Because commercial trucks carry significant weight and can create widespread hazards when overturned, investigators often review driver logs, maintenance records, cargo securement procedures, witness statements, crash scene evidence, dashcam footage, and electronic vehicle data to determine what caused the rollover. If you were injured in a Lubbock truck accident, Loop 289 rollover crash, commercial vehicle collision, or serious roadway 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 killed in a truck-related crash, your family may also have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. 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.