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Mar 28, 2026

DPS UPDATE: Wrong-way driver, 62, treated for non-life-threatening injuries in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas — Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Crash Litigation, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA Regulation Mastery, Black Box & ELD Evidence Specialists, All Collision Types Covered, Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death Advocates — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Wrong-Way Driver Collides with 18-Wheeler on Highway 69 Near Lumberton: What Beaumont Families Need to Know The wrong-way crash on Highway 69 near Keith Road in Hardin County didn’t end in tragedy—but it easily could have. Kenneth McHenry, 62, of Beaumont, was driving south in the northbound lanes when he struck a northbound 18-wheeler. Both drivers survived with non-life-threatening injuries, but this incident exposes the deadly risks wrong-way driving creates on Southeast Texas highways—and the legal rights of victims when these preventable crashes occur. At Attorney911, we’ve handled dozens of wrong-way and head-on trucking collisions across Texas. These cases aren’t accidents—they’re the result of negligence, impairment, or systemic failures that put everyone on the road at risk. If you or a loved one has been injured in a wrong-way crash or any trucking accident in Beaumont or Jefferson County, you need to understand your rights before the evidence disappears. What Happened on Highway 69: The Facts On March 26, 2026, at approximately 7:15 PM, Kenneth McHenry was driving a 2024 Hyundai Tucson southbound in the northbound lanes of Highway 69 near Keith Road, just outside Lumberton in Hardin County. McHenry’s vehicle struck a truck tractor semi-trailer traveling northbound. Key details from the scene: - Multiple 911 calls began pouring in around 7:30 PM reporting a white SUV traveling the wrong way - Hardin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and Lumberton Police responded, attempting to intercept the wrong-way driver - McHenry turned around, but then began traveling the wrong way in the…

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Mar 28, 2026

Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas Tragedy: 6-Year-Old Girl Killed in I-20 Crash Near US-287 Interchange — Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Trucking Accident Litigation, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA Regulation Masters (49 CFR 390-399), Black Box & ELD Evidence Specialists, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Crash Types, Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death Advocates — $50+ Million Recovered for Texas Families, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Arlington, TX – 6-Year-Old Girl Killed in I-20 Crash Near US-287 Interchange: Holding Trucking Companies Accountable The early morning hours of March 25, 2026, brought unimaginable tragedy to an Arlington, Texas family. Shortly before 12:30 a.m., in the westbound lanes of Interstate 20 near the U.S. 287 interchange, a 2014 Nissan Sentra carrying a family was struck in a rear-end collision with a dump truck. The impact was catastrophic. A 6-year-old girl, secured in a car seat in the back of the Nissan, was rushed to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Despite emergency responders’ best efforts, she succumbed to her injuries. This wasn’t just an accident. It was a preventable tragedy caused by a moment of distraction that changed lives forever. The driver of the Nissan and another child passenger were also injured but are expected to recover. The dump truck driver walked away unharmed. Investigators believe the young victim was in a car seat at the time of the crash, though it remains unclear whether it was being used properly. At Attorney911, we’ve seen this scenario far too many times. A family on a routine drive. A distracted truck driver. A moment of inattention that leads to irreversible consequences. And all too often, trucking companies and their insurers move quickly to protect their interests—not the families left behind. If you or a loved one has been affected by a similar tragedy on Arlington’s highways, you need more than sympathy. You need a legal team with the experience, resources,…

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Mar 28, 2026

Two injured in Liberty Township head-on crash with Joshua Back — Joshua, Joshua County, Texas Attorney911 delivers 25+ years of multi-million dollar trucking crash litigation, former insurance defense attorney insider tactics, FMCSA regulation mastery (49 CFR 390-399), black box & ELD evidence extraction, jackknife, rollover, underride & all collision types, catastrophic injury & wrongful death specialists — $50+ million recovered for Texas families, free 24/7 consultation, no fee unless we win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Liberty Township Head-On Crash: Joshua Back’s Reckless Driving Leaves Two Injured on Ohio 129 The Crash That Changed Lives in an Instant It happened fast. Too fast. On March 21, 2026, at 12:58 AM, Joshua Back’s Mazda6 was driving recklessly on Ohio 747 in Liberty Township. According to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, Back sideswiped an SUV while turning onto Ohio 747. Instead of stopping, he made a U-turn and continued southbound. As he approached the bridge on Ohio 129, Back’s vehicle collided head-on with a Ford F-150 pickup truck. The unidentified driver and passenger of the Ford were rushed to a local hospital with injuries. The SUV driver escaped unharmed. This wasn’t just another car accident. This was a preventable tragedy caused by reckless driving that could have been fatal. And for the victims in that Ford F-150, life changed in an instant. At Attorney911, we’ve seen what happens when reckless drivers take to the road. We’ve represented victims of catastrophic crashes, secured multi-million dollar settlements, and held negligent drivers and their employers accountable. This Liberty Township incident is a stark reminder of why immediate legal action is critical. The Legal Implications: Why This Case Matters The Driver: Joshua Back’s Personal Liability Joshua Back will face significant legal consequences for his actions. Under Ohio law, reckless operation of a vehicle is a serious offense that can result in criminal charges, license suspension, and civil liability for any injuries caused. Potential Criminal Charges: - Reckless operation (Ohio Revised Code §…

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Mar 28, 2026

Port Arthur, Port Arthur County, Texas Refinery Explosion Lawsuit: Attorney911 Fights for Injured Valero Worker with 25+ Years of Courtroom Experience, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA & OSHA Regulation Mastery, Black Box & Explosion Evidence Preservation, Catastrophic Burn & Brain Injury Specialists, Multi-Million Dollar Verdict Track Record — $50+ Million Recovered for Texas Families, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Valero Refinery Explosion Lawsuit: Holding Corporate Giants Accountable for Worker Safety in Port Arthur When a Texas Refinery Explodes: What Happened at Valero’s Port Arthur Facility It was just after midnight on March 26, 2026, when a catastrophic explosion rocked Valero Energy’s Port Arthur refinery. The blast was so powerful it shook homes as far as 11 miles away along the east Texas border with Louisiana. For Jonathan Jaimes, a worker at the refinery, this wasn’t just another industrial accident—it was a life-altering event that left him with severe back, neck, and spine injuries, and a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder. The explosion occurred in Complex 2 when an “unforeseeable release of process fluid” resulted in an ignition event and multiple process unit upsets, according to Valero’s filing with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. But here’s the critical detail: Jaimes played no role in the tasks or events leading to the explosion. He was simply at the wrong place at the wrong time when the diesel hydrotreater exploded, throwing him to the ground and injuring him from the blast and heat. This wasn’t an unavoidable accident. As legal analysts note—and as the lawsuit filed in Jefferson County District Court alleges—this was the result of gross negligence and a flagrant disregard for worker safety. Valero had awareness of the risks at this facility and chose to ignore them. When a company shows that kind of disregard for the safety of its workers and the surrounding community, it must be held…

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Mar 28, 2026

6-year-old girl killed in Arlington crash after driver collides with dump truck — Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Trucking Verdicts, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA Regulation Masters (49 CFR 390-399), Black Box & ELD Evidence Experts, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Crash Types, Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injury Specialists — Federal Court Admitted, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Tragedy on I-20: How a Distracted Driver and Improper Seatbelt Use Claimed a 6-Year-Old’s Life in Arlington The early morning hours of March 26, 2026, should have been routine for families traveling westbound on Interstate 20 near the U.S. 287 interchange in Arlington. Instead, it became a scene of unimaginable tragedy when a distracted driver in a Nissan Sentra collided with the rear of a dump truck, resulting in the death of a 6-year-old girl. This incident wasn’t just a heartbreaking accident—it was a preventable collision that highlights the devastating consequences of distracted driving and improper child safety restraints. At Attorney911, we’ve seen how these types of crashes change families forever. Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, has spent over 25 years fighting for victims of commercial vehicle accidents across Texas. This case, like so many others we’ve handled, reveals systemic failures that put innocent lives at risk. Let’s break down what happened, why it happened, and how families in Arlington can protect themselves from similar tragedies. The Incident: What Happened on I-20 The Timeline of Tragedy 12:30 a.m. - Arlington police dispatch receives reports of a crash on the westbound lanes of Interstate 20 near the U.S. 287 interchange. 12:35 a.m. - First responders arrive to find a Nissan Sentra wedged beneath the rear of a dump truck. The driver and two children are trapped inside. 12:45 a.m. - Emergency crews extract the occupants. The 6-year-old girl is unconscious and not breathing. 1:10 a.m. - All three are transported to…

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Mar 28, 2026

Horrific Two-SUV Crash on US 87 South in San Angelo, San Angelo County, Texas — Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Catastrophic Injury Expertise, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA Regulation Masters (49 CFR 390-399), Black Box & ELD Evidence Specialists, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Crash Types, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation & Wrongful Death Advocates — $50+ Million Recovered for Texas Families, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Tragedy on US 87: Two SUVs Collide in San Angelo’s Deadliest Crash of 2026 The evening of March 25, 2026, will be remembered as one of the darkest in San Angelo’s recent history. Around 7:50 p.m., under clear skies and dry road conditions, two SUVs collided in the northwest-bound lanes of US 87 near the Fairview School Road crossover between San Angelo and Wall. The impact was catastrophic, sending both vehicles into the median between the north and southbound lanes. When emergency responders arrived, they found a scene of devastation: one man unresponsive in the roadway, another patient ambulatory but severely injured, and a sheet visible near the scene—an ominous sign of the tragedy that had unfolded. Wall Volunteer Fire Department, Tom Green County Sheriff’s deputies, and Texas DPS responded to the scene. Authorities closed the northwest-bound lanes as they worked the crash, but the damage was already done. While crash investigators have not yet released the names of those involved or details about the cause of the collision, the facts we do know paint a grim picture of what may have gone wrong—and how similar tragedies can be prevented on San Angelo’s highways. At Attorney911, we’ve seen firsthand how these types of collisions devastate families. With over 25 years of experience handling catastrophic vehicle accidents across Texas, our team—led by managing partner Ralph Manginello—knows that these incidents are rarely “accidents” in the true sense of the word. More often than not, they’re the result of preventable failures: driver fatigue,…

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Mar 28, 2026

DPS Releases New Details on Deadly Bushland Crash Killing 1, Seriously Injuring 2 — Stinnett, Stinnett County, Texas 18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys: Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Trucking Verdicts, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA Regulation Masters (49 CFR 390-399), Black Box & ELD Data Extraction Specialists, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Crash Types, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury & Wrongful Death Experts — $50+ Million Recovered for Texas Families, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Deadly Bushland Crash: Why This 18-Wheeler Jackknife Should Alarm Every Stinnett Driver The morning of March 26, 2026, started like any other in Bushland, Texas. By 8:39 a.m., it had become a scene of devastation that would claim one life, leave two others with serious injuries, and raise urgent questions about trucking safety on our highways. This wasn’t just another accident—it was a preventable tragedy that exposes the dangers lurking when commercial trucks and passenger vehicles share the road. At Attorney911, we’ve seen these scenarios play out far too often. With over 25 years of experience fighting for trucking accident victims across Texas, our team—led by managing partner Ralph Manginello—knows exactly what goes wrong in these crashes. Today, we’re breaking down what happened in Bushland, why it matters for Stinnett drivers, and what families affected by trucking accidents need to know about their legal rights. The Crash: What Happened at Bushland Road and I-40 The Texas Department of Public Safety’s report paints a clear picture of how this tragedy unfolded: Time and Location: 8:39 a.m. at the intersection of Bushland Road (RM 2381) and the I-40 service road Vehicles Involved: A 2009 Peterbilt truck-tractor towing a semi-trailer, driven by 41-year-old Ricardo Anguinaga of Dumas A 2019 Ford F-150 driven by 71-year-old Cathy Lynn Erickson of Bushland Sequence of Events: The Peterbilt was stopped at the stop sign on the service road The F-150 was traveling south on Bushland Road approaching the intersection The semi attempted to turn north onto Bushland…

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Mar 28, 2026

Lumberton, Lumberton County, Texas 18-Wheeler Crash Aftermath: Elderly Wrong-Way Driver Collision with Big Rig — Attorney911 Delivers 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Trucking Verdicts, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA 49 CFR Regulation Masters, Black Box & ELD Data Extraction Specialists, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Crash Types, Traumatic Brain Injury to Wrongful Death Experts — Federal Court Admitted, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español, $50+ Million Recovered for Texas Families

Wrong-Way Driver Survives Head-On Collision with 18-Wheeler in Lumberton, Texas: What This Near-Tragedy Teaches About Trucking Safety and Your Rights The Incident That Could Have Been Catastrophic It was just after 7:30 PM on a Wednesday night in late March 2026 when Kenneth McHenry, a 62-year-old Beaumont resident, made a decision that nearly cost him his life. Driving his 2024 Hyundai Tucson southbound in the northbound lanes of Highway 69 near Keith Road in Lumberton, Texas, McHenry found himself on a collision course with an 18-wheeler traveling in the correct direction. The truck driver, a 54-year-old man from Victoria, had little time to react. But react he did. According to preliminary reports, the big rig driver slowed or even stopped, potentially preventing what could have been a violent, fatal crash. When the vehicles collided, the Hyundai’s hood was smashed, and fluid spilled onto the roadway. Miraculously, both drivers survived with non-life-threatening injuries. This incident, captured on video by Greg Waggoner and shared with local media, turned out not to have the tragic ending that law enforcement initially feared. But it serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that exist on Texas highways every day—and the thin margin between a close call and a life-altering catastrophe. Why Wrong-Way Driving Is So Dangerous—And So Common The Physics of Wrong-Way Collisions Wrong-way driving accidents are among the most deadly types of highway crashes. According to the Federal Highway Administration: Wrong-way crashes are 27 times more likely to result in fatalities than other…

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Mar 28, 2026

Gallery: 18-Wheeler Fire on I-20 in Eastland County — Eastland, Eastland County, Texas’s Premier Trucking Accident Attorneys: Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years of Courtroom Experience, $50+ Million Recovered for Texas Families, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA Regulation Masters (49 CFR 390-399), Black Box & ELD Data Extraction Specialists, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All 18-Wheeler Crash Types, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation & Wrongful Death Experts — Federal Court Admitted, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Aurora Borealis and 18-Wheeler Safety: How Geomagnetic Storms Could Impact Eastland, Texas Trucking Accidents When the Sky Glows Green: A Trucking Nightmare on I-20 The early morning hours of March 26, 2026, should have been routine for truckers rolling through Eastland County, Texas. But the sky had other plans. As the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasted, a powerful geomagnetic storm painted the heavens with eerie green and purple auroras - a breathtaking display that may have distracted drivers at precisely the wrong moment. While no specific trucking accident was reported in Eastland that night, the conditions were perfect for disaster. NOAA’s Kp index of six - a measure of geomagnetic activity on a scale up to nine - suggested the northern lights would be “quite bright and active.” For truckers navigating I-20’s tight curves and heavy freight traffic, this celestial distraction could have been catastrophic. At Attorney911, we’ve seen how seemingly minor distractions can lead to life-altering 18-wheeler accidents. A momentary glance at the sky could mean the difference between safe passage and a jackknife accident that changes lives forever. The Science Behind the Storm: More Than Just Pretty Lights The March 26 geomagnetic storm wasn’t just a pretty light show - it was a complex space weather event with real-world consequences for Texas highways. NOAA attributed the storm to two primary factors: Coronal Mass Ejection (CME): An eruption of solar material and magnetic fields from the sun High-Speed Solar Winds: Released through coronal holes in the sun’s…

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Mar 28, 2026

Rockport tractor-trailer crash closes Rockland Street for hours — Attorney911 of Houston, Texas brings 25+ years of multi-million dollar 18-wheeler verdicts, former insurance defense attorney insider advantage, FMCSA regulation mastery (49 CFR 390-399), black box & ELD data extraction, jackknife, rollover, underride & all truck crash types, TBI, spinal cord injury & wrongful death specialists to Rockport, Rockport County, Texas — free 24/7 consultation, no fee unless we win, 1-888-ATTY-911, hablamos español

Rockport Tractor-Trailer Crash: Why Mechanical Errors and Soft Shoulders Demand Immediate Legal Action Every year, thousands of commercial truck accidents occur on Texas highways. But the recent tractor-trailer crash on Route 17 in Rockport serves as a stark reminder of how quickly a routine delivery can turn catastrophic when mechanical failures and unsafe road conditions collide. If you or a loved one has been involved in a similar incident on Rockport’s highways, you need an attorney who understands the complex interplay of federal trucking regulations, local road conditions, and how to hold negligent trucking companies fully accountable. At Attorney911, we’ve been fighting for truck accident victims across Texas for over 25 years. Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, has federal court experience and has secured multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for families devastated by 18-wheeler crashes. This incident in Rockport demonstrates exactly why immediate legal action is critical - and why the trucking industry’s safety failures continue to put Texas families at risk. The Rockport Crash: What Happened on Route 17 On Wednesday morning, March 26, 2026, a tractor-trailer transporting refrigerant materials partially landed in a ditch on Route 17 in Rockport. According to Rockport Fire Chief Jason Peasley, a mechanical error combined with the soft dirt caused the driver to slide into the ditch. The incident closed the road for six hours, from approximately 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., affecting the section between the Route 17/Route 90 intersection and Meadow Street. Here’s what we know from the incident details: Time…

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