ARKADELPHIA, AR (November 14, 2025) — Two out-of-state truck drivers were killed Tuesday when their 18-wheelers collided head-on on Interstate 30 near Arkadelphia. A preliminary fatality crash report from Arkansas State Police identified the victims as 51-year-old Daud Mohamed Farah of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and 35-year-old Dylan Clay Self of Dallas, Texas.
Accident Details: The Arkansas State Police reported that the incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on November 11 near the 69 mile marker on the westbound side of I-30. Troopers said a 2007 Freightliner traveling eastbound left the roadway, crossed the median and entered the westbound lanes, where it struck a Peterbilt truck head-on.
Both trucks were engulfed in flames as a result of the impact. Farah and Self, the drivers of the two trucks, were killed in the accident. No other injuries were reported.
Investigation: Arkansas State Police are investigating what caused the eastbound Freightliner to leave the roadway and cross the median into oncoming traffic. Authorities have not released information about whether mechanical failure, driver error, or other factors contributed to the truck departing its lane.
The intensity of the post-collision fire likely complicated the investigation and recovery efforts at the scene.
Legal Considerations: Head-on collisions between two commercial semi-trucks are among the most devastating crashes on highways, often resulting in fatal injuries to both drivers and presenting extreme fire hazards due to fuel ignition. When one truck crosses a median into oncoming lanes, determining why the driver lost control becomes central to understanding liability.
Possible causes for a truck crossing into opposite traffic include driver fatigue, medical emergencies, mechanical failures, distraction, or road conditions. The trucking company employing the at-fault driver can face liability if they failed to properly maintain the vehicle, enforced unrealistic delivery schedules that promoted fatigue, or inadequately trained the driver.
Families of both drivers may pursue wrongful death claims depending on the investigation’s findings. If the eastbound truck driver suffered a sudden medical emergency, fault may not be established. However, if negligence contributed to the truck leaving its lane, the driver’s employer could be held responsible.
These cases often involve multiple insurance carriers and complex commercial trucking regulations, making legal representation valuable for families seeking answers and compensation.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families and friends of Daud Mohamed Farah and Dylan Clay Self during this difficult time.
Source: Malvern Online