Bobby G. Conner II, 66, of Huntsville, Texas, and Diego L. Gonzalez-Sanchez, 29, died after two 18-wheelers collided on I-20 at Pines Road in Shreveport on September 18, 2026, according to KSLA’s report citing the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office.
Shreveport police reportedly said one truck crossed the center median, struck the other and overturned. That median crossing is the central fact, but the public reports do not explain why it happened or identify which man occupied which truck.
What Police Reported About the I-20 Collision
The crash occurred Friday afternoon on I-20 East near Pines Road. Both men died at the scene, according to KSLA. An AirLife helicopter responded, and the interstate remained closed for hours while emergency crews and investigators worked.
The public reporting does not identify either man’s role as driver or passenger, the motor carriers, the truck owners, the trailers or cargo. Those facts should not be inferred from the victims’ names or hometowns.
A Shreveport-Bossier Journal summary described a westbound truck crossing into the path of an eastbound truck. It also referred to an airlift while reporting that both men died at the scene. Without the official crash and emergency records, the transport chronology should not be stated more definitively.
Why the Truck Crossed the Median Is the Real Question
A truck can leave its lane because of driver input, a tire or steering failure, cargo movement, another vehicle or a roadway event. The current sources do not establish any of those explanations.
The tractors and trailers can show the contact sequence and whether a component failed before or during impact. Scene measurements may identify tire marks, barrier contact and the path through the median. Any onboard camera, engine data or fleet telematics could help establish speed, braking and steering, but the particular systems and their records must be verified.
This is a good example of why “one truck crossed the median” is not the end of the investigation. It tells us what the truck did, not why it did it.
Commercial Truck Records Can Disappear on Different Timelines
If motor carriers were involved, electronic logging data, dispatch communications, GPS records, inspection reports and maintenance history may be held by different companies. Trailer ownership and cargo records may be separate from the tractor’s records.
Federal hours-of-service rules may apply to covered drivers, but nothing in the public reporting shows a fatigue or logging violation. Likewise, maintenance records matter only if they reveal a condition connected to the median crossing.
The legal analysis should follow the evidence. A carrier’s name on a truck does not, by itself, establish ownership, employment or responsibility for every part of the trip.
Preserve the Trucks Before Deciding What Happened
The families should get the Shreveport police report number, identify where both tractors and trailers are stored, and request that they and their electronic data be preserved. Motor-carrier, dispatch, maintenance and camera records may require separate written requests.
Louisiana’s wrongful-death and survival-action statutes may apply if the evidence establishes another party’s fault. Beneficiary status, the men’s roles and available insurance cannot be found from the news reports.
For help preserving commercial-truck evidence or identifying the companies and policies involved, contact Babcock Injury Lawyers.
Sources
- KSLA: Victims named in fatal I-20 double 18-wheeler crash
- Shreveport-Bossier Journal: Northwest Louisiana Daily Sweep
- FMCSA: Hours-of-service rules
- 49 CFR 382.303: Post-accident testing
- Louisiana Civil Code article 2315.1
- Louisiana Civil Code article 2315.2
Editorial & Legal Accuracy Notice (Louisiana)
The victims’ names are attributed to the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office through KSLA. The collision sequence remains preliminary. The sources reviewed did not establish the men’s occupant roles, the carriers, the reason for the median crossing or a final fault determination. This article is general information, not advice about a particular claim.