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Tragedy on I-10: Texas Truck Driver Found Dead in Semi During Welfare Check in Santa Rosa County A Wharton Family Grieves as Questions Mount About Trucking Industry Safety The Wharton community is reeling after a 49-year-old local man was found dead inside his semi-truck during a welfare check on Interstate 10 in Santa Rosa County, Florida. According to reports from Florida Highway Patrol, the driver—a resident of Wharton, Texas—was discovered unconscious in the cab of his truck tractor at approximately 1:06 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2026. Despite immediate medical response, he was pronounced dead at the scene. This heartbreaking incident occurred at mile marker 28 on westbound I-10, a stretch of highway notorious for heavy commercial traffic. While authorities have stated there were no signs of foul play, the circumstances surrounding this tragedy raise serious questions about trucking industry safety, driver health, and the pressures faced by long-haul drivers—issues that hit close to home for many families in Wharton and across Texas. At Attorney911, we’ve seen far too many cases where preventable factors contribute to trucking tragedies. With over 25 years of experience fighting for victims of commercial vehicle accidents, our team—led by managing partner Ralph Manginello—knows that incidents…