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Overturned 18-Wheeler Hauling Bees Shuts Down Major San Antonio Highway Connector

A major commercial truck accident brought traffic to a near standstill on one of San Antonio’s busiest highway connectors on Friday after an overturned tractor-trailer blocked all lanes near the Fine Silver Curve. According to the Texas Department of Transportation and local public safety officials, the crash occurred just before 9:30 a.m. on Friday, January 16, on the ramp connecting I-35 South to I-10 West, near the Frio Street exit on the lower level. The location is a heavily traveled

Semi-truck hauling trash overturned on I-20 in Dallas, blocking lanes and causing traffic delays

Semi Hauling Trash Overturns on I-20, Causing Miles-Long Traffic Backup in Dallas

A major traffic disruption occurred Friday afternoon in southern Dallas after a semi-truck hauling trash overturned on Interstate 20, blocking multiple lanes and scattering debris across the roadway. According to CBS News Texas, the crash happened around 11:25 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-20 near Bonnie View Road. The overturned truck spilled large amounts of trash onto the highway and into a nearby culvert, creating hazardous driving conditions and prompting an extended cleanup. By 3:00 p.m., two left lanes

Two Teens Killed in Fiery Houston Crash: What Families Need to Know

Tragedy struck early Saturday morning on the South Loop (I-610) near Broad Street in Houston when a high-speed crash claimed the lives of two 18-year-olds. According to the Houston Police Department (HPD), a white pickup truck carrying three people lost control around 2:30 a.m. and slammed into a freeway sign, bursting into flames. A Good Samaritan helped the driver escape, but the two passengers — a young man and a young woman — were pronounced dead at the scene. HPD

Fatal Truck Fire Near Linn Raises Serious Questions About Liability and Safety

A tragic commercial truck crash in Hidalgo County has left a family grieving and raised urgent questions about safety, accountability, and preventable loss. On January 6, 2026, a 2016 Freightliner truck tractor veered off FM 186 east of U.S. 281 near Linn, Texas, struck a utility pole and a tree, and became engulfed in flames. The driver, 74-year-old Alberto Montoya of Brownsville, was burned beyond recognition. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has described the incident as a single-vehicle

Deadly Texas Panhandle Crash Sparks Lawsuit Against H-E-B and Trucking Contractors

As attorneys who represent families after catastrophic truck crashes, we see the same pattern far too often: a preventable collision, lives lost in seconds, and powerful companies scrambling to distance themselves from responsibility. The wrongful death lawsuit filed after a fatal 18-wheeler crash in the Texas Panhandle is a textbook example of why accountability matters in commercial trucking cases. What Happened on U.S. Highway 87 On November 5, 2025, around 1:00 p.m., four young women were traveling southbound on U.S.

New Year Celebration Safety Tips While on the Road

The New Year brings hope, excitement, and fresh starts. It also brings some of the year’s most dangerous driving conditions. Alcohol, heavy traffic, late nights, and distracted drivers make New Year’s celebrations a high-risk time on Corpus Christi roads. At The Burkett Law Firm, we see the aftermath every January. As a car accident lawyer in Corpus Christi, we want to help you stay safe before tragedy strikes. New Year’s crashes are preventable. Thoughtful planning and alert driving save lives.

Train Collides With 18-Wheeler on I-35 Along the Northeast Side

A train struck the back of an 18-wheeler along I-35 southbound near Rittiman Road on San Antonio’s Northeast Side early Tuesday morning. Police said the truck was crossing the railroad tracks when the collision happened, and no injuries were reported. This incident is a reminder that crashes involving commercial trucks can pose serious safety risks, raise complex liability questions, and cause costly damage even when traffic reopens quickly. Train vs. 18-Wheeler Accident Summary A collision occurred around 8:15 a.m. when

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Deadly Highway 6 Collision in Sugar Land Kills One and Sends Three to Hospital

A tragic crash on Highway 6 in Sugar Land has left one person dead and three others injured. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 16th December, 2025, in the evening, and involved a vehicle that crossed into oncoming traffic before colliding with a pickup truck. As the community awaits more details, the crash serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly lives can change on the road. What Happened in Sugar Land According to several reports from the City of Sugar

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What to Do After an Accident with a Delivery Driver

A delivery driver crash can feel different from a normal wreck. One moment you are driving near SPID or I-37, and the next you are dealing with a branded van, a gig worker rushing an order, and insurance questions that do not have simple answers. We see this a lot in Corpus Christi. Drivers for Amazon, FedEx, UPS, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart, and local companies are on the road all day. Tight deadlines and constant stops raise the risk of

Tips to Prepare for Holiday Road Trips

Holiday road trips are supposed to feel like freedom. A full tank. A playlist. People you love are waiting at the other end. But holiday travel also brings more risk. Texas roads get packed, and crash rates rise when traffic, speed, and distraction rise. AAA expects record numbers of Texas drivers on the road for major holidays this season. TxDOT and DPS also increase holiday safety campaigns and enforcement because they know the danger is real. We see the aftermath

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