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Fatal SH 36 Crash: Woman Dies After SUV Strikes Parked 18-Wheeler on Shoulder Near Caldwell, Texas The Tragedy on State Highway 36: What Happened Early Saturday morning, March 7, 2026, a devastating crash on State Highway 36 about five miles south of Caldwell, Texas, claimed the life of 49-year-old Erin Dietrich from College Station. The accident occurred at 4:52 a.m. when Dietrich, driving southbound in her SUV, collided with the rear of a parked flat-bed 18-wheeler that was stopped on the shoulder of the road. Dietrich was pronounced dead at the scene by Burleson County Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Johnny Towslee. This heartbreaking incident is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by improperly parked commercial vehicles on Texas highways. While the full investigation is ongoing, the circumstances raise serious questions about roadway safety, visibility, and compliance with federal trucking regulations. The Dangers of Parked 18-Wheelers on Highway Shoulders Parked commercial vehicles on highway shoulders create extreme hazards for passing motorists. Unlike moving trucks, which drivers can anticipate and react to, parked trucks are often unexpected obstacles that appear suddenly in low-visibility conditions. Why This Type of Accident Is So Deadly Limited Visibility: At 4:52 a.m., darkness and…