BEAVER COUNTY — School Bus Crash in Injures 21 Aliquippa Junior High Football Players

BEAVER COUNTY, PA (August 19, 2025) — More than 20 people were injured Saturday morning, August 24, when a school bus carrying a junior high football team crashed in Pennsylvania, Economy Borough Police Department chief Michael O’Brien told Newsweek.

O’Brien said the accident occurred around 9:55 a.m. and that “21 students were transported to area hospitals.” The Aliquippa Junior High School football team was reportedly on the way to their first game of the new season, scheduled to play at Pine Richland Middle School in Allegheny County at 11 a.m.

A total of 25 students and three adults, including the bus driver, were on the bus at the time of the crash. O’Brien told Newsweek that “the vehicle came to rest on its side, entangled with live utility wires, and was upended as students evacuated the bus.”

The Catastrophic Nature of School Bus Rollovers

School bus rollover crashes represent some of the most dangerous accidents involving student transportation due to the potential for mass casualty incidents. […]

YORK COUNTY — Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on I-83

YORK COUNTY, PA (August 19, 2025) — One person was killed and another was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 83 in York County early Friday morning, August 16, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

Troopers said a sedan crashed in the southbound lanes in Newberry Township at 2:17 a.m. The scene is near the weigh station located between Exit 35, Route 177/Lewisberry, and Exit 33, Route 392/Yocumtown.

According to the York County Coroner’s Office, a man in his thirties died in the crash. His name has not yet been released. The other person was transported to the hospital, though their condition is unknown.

The Dangers of Early Morning Highway Crashes

Single-vehicle crashes during the early morning hours, like this fatal collision that occurred at 2:17 a.m., often involve factors that make them particularly deadly. At this time of night, drivers may be dealing with fatigue, […]

ADAMS COUNTY — School Bus Crash on ROUTE 116 Injures Student

ADAMS COUNTY, PA (August 19, 2025) — A school bus transporting students from the Gettysburg Area School District was struck by a vehicle in Adams County on Wednesday morning, August 19, sending one high school student to the hospital for evaluation.

The crash happened in the 2000 block of Fairfield Road/Route 116 in Highland Township around 7 a.m., according to emergency dispatch. The bus was transporting students from Gettysburg Area High School and Middle School when the collision occurred.

According to the communications director for the district, one student was transported to a local hospital for evaluation as a precaution, but was able to return to school later in the morning. All other students on board were cleared by medical personnel at the scene and arrived safely at school later that morning.

The Unique Safety Challenges of School Bus Accidents

School bus crashes present distinct safety concerns due to the precious cargo they carry and the specific times and locations where they operate. […]

PHOENIXVILLE — Pedestrian Crash Critically Injures 16-Year-Old

PHOENIXVILLE, PA (August 19, 2025) — A 16-year-old is in critical but stable condition at the hospital after getting hit by a car while walking in Phoenixville on Tuesday morning, August 19, police said.

The crash occurred at around 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of Main St and Smithworks Boulevard, police said. The teen was taken to the hospital by an ambulance following the collision.

The accident remains under investigation and Phoenixville Police are urging anyone who witnessed or has information on the incident to call Detective Nilda Jimenez at 610-933-1180, extension 867.

The Vulnerability of Teen Pedestrians

Teenage pedestrians face unique risks when navigating busy intersections, particularly during morning hours when commuter traffic is heavy and drivers may be rushing to work or school. The intersection of Main Street and Smithworks Blvd represents the type of urban crossing where pedestrians and vehicles frequently interact. […]

MCKEAN COUNTY — Three-Vehicle Crash on Route 6 Kills Teen & Engulfs Truck in Flames

MCKEAN COUNTY, PA (August 19, 2025) — A Pennsylvania teenager is dead and another person was airlifted to a nearby hospital following a chaotic fiery three-vehicle crash on ROUTE 6 in MCKEAN COUNTY on Friday afternoon that ended with a pickup truck rolling over an embankment and becoming engulfed in flames.

Calls for the devastating crash went out just after 3:30 p.m. on Friday, with Pennsylvania State Police in Lewis Run reporting the collision began when the driver of a sedan failed to negotiate a bend in the road while heading east on Route 6.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, the sedan’s driver side-swiped an SUV, which caused the SUV’s tire to come off and stop in the middle of the road. The sedan then went into the westbound lane and hit a pickup truck on its front left side, causing the truck to drive over the car and trap the driver. […]