Truck Owner Seeks to Restore Reputation After Serious Accident
The owner of an 18-wheeler involved in a Dallas Police Department investigation is working to defend his company’s reputation following a hit-and-run incident that resulted in a man sustaining a severed arm.
The collision occurred on August 19 around 6 a.m. in the 5300 block of S. Cockrell Hill Road. A northbound big-rig crashed into another vehicle before fleeing the scene. The police released an image of the truck, which featured a distinctive Dallas Cowboys star, and requested public assistance in identifying the vehicle.
Carlos Campos, the injured driver, recounted the event to NBC 5, explaining that he was returning home from work when the accident transpired. With his SUV’s air conditioning broken, he had his window down with his arm resting on the door, which absorbed most of the impact. Campos emphasized that the truck driver veered into him during the incident.
The truck’s owner, who wished to remain anonymous and identified only as Enrique due to receiving threatening messages, contests Campos’ account. “I truly regret what happened to Mr. Carlos, but my truck did not hit his car at all,” he stated to NBC 5 DFW.
Facing harassment that included threats such as “I know where you stay, I know where you parked your truck. We’re going to beat your a**, you better watch your six,” Enrique submitted two black-and-white surveillance videos from a nearby business to the Dallas Police Department.
Enrique maintained that the footage, which he provided to NBCDFW, indicates his driver was traveling at a moderate speed while Campos’ SUV approached rapidly and collided with the rear of the trailer. “The SUV driver attempted to steer right to avoid the impact,” he added, suggesting that the heavy load of sheetrock might have concealed the collision from his driver, who continued on unaware.
Having known his driver for nearly two decades, Enrique expressed confidence in him, stating, “I know my driver, I know how responsible he is, and he would never lie to me.” After becoming aware of the police alert eight days later, he reached out to the department, offering to have his truck inspected. Investigators discovered white paint from Campos’ SUV on the back of the trailer, but the case remains ongoing. The Dallas Police Department is still reviewing the provided videos, and no charges have been filed thus far, with Enrique staying in touch with detectives as the investigation unfolds.
