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Three members of the same family were tragically killed and at least four other people were injured on Saturday after a multi-vehicle collision involving an 18-wheeler and several passenger vehicles along Highway 59 North in Victoria, Texas.
Three Family Members Killed While Traveling to Celebrate a Birthday
The deadly crash occurred on January 17 at approximately 12:20 p.m. on the northbound lanes of U.S. 59 near Hill Road. Early reports indicate the collision involved an 18-wheeler and four passenger vehicles, shutting down traffic for hours as emergency crews and the Victoria Police Department responded to the scene.
Tragically, three members of the same family traveling from Robstown, Texas were killed as they made their way to a birthday celebration.
Authorities also confirmed that at least four more people were injured, though no further information regarding their conditions or identities has been made public.
While the crash remains under active investigation and many details are still unknown, preliminary information suggests the collision may have occurred during a traffic backup caused by an earlier HAZMAT incident on the highway.
Our Houston truck accident lawyers are continuing to monitor developments.
Fatal Truck Accidents Continue to Surge in 2026
Texas has led the nation in deadly trucking crashes every year for more than a decade — and 2026 is already proving equally devastating for Texas families. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), 18-wheelers, semis, and other large commercial trucks were involved in more than 30,017 crashes statewide last year, including over 400 fatal accidents and more than 1,000 that left people with serious injuries and lasting or even permanent consequences.
Just three weeks into January, TxDOT has already reported at least 296 large truck crashes across Texas, at least four of them fatal.
Highway 59 is one of Texas’ busiest freight corridors and one of the most dangerous roadways in the state for commercial trucking traffic. Victoria County alone saw at least 41 truck crashes in the most recent reporting year — eight of which occurred on U.S. 59.
Common Causes of Truck Crashes on Highway 59 and Across Texas
U.S. 59 — a major freight corridor between Laredo, Houston, and the Gulf Coast — combines high commercial truck volumes with dense local traffic and bottlenecks through Victoria and other population centers. Among the most common contributors to serious and fatal 18-wheeler crashes on Highway 59 and throughout Texas are:
- Driver fatigue and hours-of-service violations
- Speeding and unsafe passing, especially along two-lane and rural segments of Highway 59
- Failure to maintain a proper lookout during congestion or backups
- Distracted or inattentive driving
- Following too closely / inadequate stopping distance
- Improper lane changes and sideswipe impacts
- Poor vehicle maintenance, including brake, tire, and lighting failures
- Hazardous material transport and spill incidents
- Inexperienced or poorly trained drivers
- Weather-related visibility and slick roadway conditions
- Heavy freight volumes due to oilfield, port, and cross-border trade traffic
In our experience, the majority of these wrecks — and especially those caused by backups and stopped traffic — are entirely preventable. When a carrier or driver ignores the rules, skips maintenance, or pushes past legal hour limits to prioritize profits over safety, the result is often predictable — and devastating. When that is the case, our undefeated truck accident lawyers step in, fight, and win for victims and their families, securing record-setting recoveries and the financial futures they deserve.
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