Abilene, TX (June 3, 2025) — A driver was hospitalized Tuesday morning following a collision with an 18-wheeler in central Abilene, according to local reports.
Incident Details: The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. near the intersection of South 1st Street and Main Street. Authorities confirmed that the collision involved a sedan and a semi-truck. The driver of the sedan was transported to a local hospital with injuries, the extent of which has not yet been disclosed. No additional details about the drivers or vehicles involved have been released.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Authorities will examine which party had the right of way, whether either driver was speeding, distracted, or otherwise negligent, and whether any traffic controls were disregarded at the busy downtown intersection.
Pending the outcome of the investigation, the injured sedan driver may have grounds for a personal injury claim to recover medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
I wish the injured driver a complete and speedy recovery.
Source: Big Country Homepage / KTAB