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Two Killed in I-20 18-Wheeler Crash in Shreveport

Two Killed in I-20 18-Wheeler Crash in Shreveport - 18-Wheeler Wrecks
Monday, September 21, 2026
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Shreveport, I-20
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https://www.ksla.com

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Two men were killed in a crash involving two 18-wheelers on eastbound I-20 near Pines Road in Shreveport on Friday, September 18, 2026.

According to Shreveport Police, one 18-wheeler crossed the center median, struck a second semi-truck, and overturned. Both drivers suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. An AirLife medical helicopter also responded.

The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office identified the men as Bobby G. Conner II, 66, of Huntsville, Texas, and Diego L. Gonzalez-Sanchez, 29.

I-20 East Closed Near Pines Road

The crash shut down eastbound I-20 near Pines Road while emergency crews, law enforcement, and investigators worked at the scene.

Authorities initially expected the eastbound interstate to remain closed for approximately four to five hours because of the severity of the wreck and the involvement of two commercial trucks.

Police have not yet publicly explained why the first 18-wheeler crossed the median.

Why a Median-Crossing Truck Crash Requires a Detailed Investigation

A commercial truck crossing a highway median before colliding with another tractor-trailer raises several questions that investigators may need to examine.

Potential issues can include:

  • the truck’s speed before leaving its lane;

  • whether the driver lost control;

  • driver fatigue or distraction;

  • steering or braking problems;

  • tire failure;

  • mechanical defects;

  • roadway or weather conditions;

  • whether another vehicle contributed to the loss of control; and

  • whether cargo weight or distribution affected the truck’s stability.

The fact that a truck crossed the median does not, by itself, establish why it happened. The electronic and physical evidence may be critical to determining the cause.

Evidence After a Fatal Two-Truck Collision

A crash involving two 18-wheelers can create two separate sets of commercial-truck records.

Potentially important evidence may include:

  • electronic control module or “black box” data from both trucks;

  • dashcam and onboard camera footage;

  • GPS and telematics records;

  • electronic logging device information;

  • driver hours-of-service records;

  • dispatch communications;

  • driver qualification records;

  • tractor and trailer maintenance records;

  • brake and tire inspection records;

  • cargo and loading documents;

  • photographs and measurements from the scene; and

  • witness statements.

Investigators may also need to identify the motor carrier, tractor owner, trailer owner, maintenance companies, and other businesses connected to each truck.

One Victim Was From Huntsville, Texas

The coroner identified Bobby G. Conner II as a Huntsville, Texas resident.

That Texas connection may make this crash particularly relevant to families and commercial drivers who regularly travel I-20 between Texas and Louisiana. Interstate trucking cases can also involve companies, insurers, and evidence located in more than one state.

Fatal Truck Crashes Can Involve Multiple Companies and Insurance Policies

When two tractor-trailers collide, the investigation may extend beyond the individual drivers.

Depending on the facts, relevant entities can include:

  • one or both motor carriers;

  • tractor owners;

  • trailer owners;

  • maintenance companies;

  • cargo-loading companies;

  • shippers; and

  • commercial insurers.

The involvement of those companies does not mean any particular party was negligent. Their roles and responsibilities must be determined from the evidence.

Lost a Loved One in an 18-Wheeler Crash?

The Wooley Law Firm represents people and families affected by serious 18-wheeler and commercial truck crashes in Texas.

Fatal truck cases can require immediate investigation of electronic truck data, driver records, onboard video, maintenance documents, cargo information, and insurance coverage.

For more information about commercial truck cases, visit our Dallas 18-wheeler accident lawyer page.

Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win.

Disclaimer

This article is based on preliminary information concerning a developing September 18, 2026 fatal commercial truck crash. Additional or different facts may become available as authorities continue their investigation. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to either truck driver, either motor carrier, or any other person or company 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.

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