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Tragedy on I-10: Texas Man Found Dead in Semi Truck in Santa Rosa County – What Wharton Families Need to Know A Life Cut Short on Florida’s Highways It was just after 1:00 PM on Sunday, February 18, 2026, when Florida Highway Patrol officers made a grim discovery along Interstate 10 in Santa Rosa County. At mile marker 28, they found a semi truck pulled over with its occupant—49-year-old man from Wharton, Texas—pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency personnel responded immediately, but there was nothing they could do. The investigation is ongoing, and officials report no signs of foul play. This wasn’t just another traffic incident. It was a tragedy that left a Texas family grieving, a community in shock, and a critical question hanging in the air: What really happened inside that cab? At Attorney911, we’ve seen this scenario too many times. A routine truck stop. A driver who never makes it to his next destination. A family left with more questions than answers. And too often, trucking companies that prioritize profits over people—until someone holds them accountable. If you’re reading this in Wharton, Wharton County, Texas, you might be thinking: “This happened in Florida. Why does it matter…