Anderson, TX (June 20, 2026) – A collision involving a passenger vehicle and a truck with a trailer left one person seriously hurt on Thursday afternoon on Texas 90 at County Road 180. The collision occurred at about 2:05 p.m. on June 18. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 2007 Dodge one-ton pickup towing a homemade trailer was traveling west on Texas 90 and attempted to turn onto CR 180 when it was struck by a 2010 Nissan Pathfinder.
The Pathfinder had one passenger who was airlifted to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston with suspected serious injuries. The driver was taken to St. Joseph Hospital with suspected minor injuries, while the pickup driver was not hurt.
The roadway was cleared and reopened at approximately 5:20 p.m. The investigation into the accident remains underway as more details are reviewed. We are thinking of those hurt and wishing them a steady recovery.
How Crashes Involving Trucks and Trailers Can Develop
Vehicles towing trailers require additional space and time to turn, change direction, or enter another roadway. The size and weight of a truck-and-trailer combination can affect how quickly a driver can complete a maneuver.
Passenger vehicles traveling near larger trucks may have less time to react when a vehicle changes direction unexpectedly. Road design, visibility, vehicle speed, and driver actions are often considered when reviewing such roadway incidents.
Safety checks for trailers, proper turning techniques, and awareness of differences between vehicle types can help reduce risks. Understanding how trucks and passenger vehicles move differently can help drivers make safer decisions on shared roads.
