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. […]

YORK, PA — Violent Two-Vehicle Crash on Carlisle Road Injures Multiple, Traps Driver

YORK COUNTY, PA – A violent two-vehicle crash that injured at least two people and trapped one driver in their vehicle was caught on camera Saturday evening on Carlisle Road in Dover Township, requiring emergency personnel to perform a rescue operation to free the trapped victim.

Emergency dispatch reported the serious collision occurred around 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the 200 block of Carlisle Road in Dover Township. The impact was severe enough that one of the drivers became trapped in their vehicle and had to be freed by emergency personnel using specialized rescue equipment.

At this time, it is unclear how many people were taken to the hospital for treatment, though at least two people were confirmed injured in the crash. A News 8 viewer captured dramatic video footage of the collision, which has been described as particularly violent due to the force of impact between the two vehicles. […]

CHESTER, PA — Delco Police Chase Ends in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-95

Delaware County, PA – Two 18-year-old men were arrested after a high-speed police chase that started in Wilmington, Delaware, ended in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Thursday afternoon, police said.

The dramatic pursuit began when Wilmington police spotted a vehicle that had been involved in multiple police chases in the area this week. Officers attempted to stop the car, but the suspects rammed into two police vehicles, causing minor damage, before fleeing onto I-95 and leading law enforcement on a dangerous high-speed chase across state lines.

Delaware State Police assisted Wilmington officers in the pursuit, which eventually led them to I-95 in Delaware County. The chase came to an end when the driver struck a median on the highway near the Commodore Barry Bridge, also colliding with another civilian vehicle during the crash.

The Dangers of High-Speed Police Pursuits

Police chases present extraordinary dangers to both law enforcement officers and innocent civilians on the roadway. […]

BERKS COUNTY — Crash on Route 61 Downs Utility Poles, Closes Highway for 15 Hours

BERKS COUNTY, PA – A serious crash on Route 61 in the Leesport area early Saturday morning brought down utility poles and wires, forcing authorities to close the highway in both directions for nearly 15 hours as crews worked to clear the scene and restore power infrastructure.

The accident was reported at about 1:45 a.m. in the 200 block of North Centre Avenue, near the Leesport Farmers Market. The crash was severe enough to bring down utility poles and wires, requiring an extended road closure to repair the situation and restore power to the area.

Route 61 remained closed until around 4:30 p.m., creating massive traffic disruptions throughout Berks County as one of the region’s major north-south corridors was completely shut down for most of the day.

Extensive Road Closures and Traffic Impact

Berks County emergency officials announced that Route 61 would be closed for an extended period, […]

WESTMORELAND COUNTY — Three-Vehicle Crash on Route 66 Sends One to Hospital by Helicopter

Westmoreland County, PA – One person was flown to the hospital on Tuesday morning following a three-vehicle crash along Route 66 in Washington Township that shut down a portion of the roadway for hours.

Washington Township police confirmed the crash occurred in the southbound lane along Route 66 near Meyer’s Schreck RV around 10:30 a.m. The crash appeared to have involved three vehicles, including an SUV, a truck, and a dump truck. One person was flown to the hospital as a result of the crash, though the extent of their injuries has not been made public and it is unclear if anyone else was injured.

A portion of the road remained closed for hours as crews worked to clear the scene. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating alongside local authorities.

The Dangers of Multi-Vehicle Crashes Involving Different Vehicle Types

Three-vehicle crashes often result in complex collision dynamics, […]

Juniata County Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on Route 35 Kills One, Injures Three Others

Juniata County, PA – One person was killed and three others were injured when a van crashed along Route 35 in Juniata County early Tuesday morning, forcing authorities to close the roadway for nearly five hours across multiple townships.

The deadly single-vehicle crash occurred around 5:10 a.m. on Route 35 south near Route 333, involving only the van with no other vehicles contributing to the collision, according to the Mifflintown Hose Company. Their identity has not yet been released pending notification of family members and completion of the investigation.

Another person was transported to Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital with “moderate injuries,” while two other people suffered minor injuries and did not need to be transported from the scene. Route 35 was closed between Route 333 and the roundabout at Main Street and William Penn Highway for nearly five hours, stretching across Milford Township, Mifflin Borough and Fermanagh Township. […]

DAUPHIN COUNTY — Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-81 Involving Motorcycle Closes Highway for Hours

Dauphin County, PA – A multi-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle shut down portions of Interstate 81 in Dauphin County on Saturday evening, forcing authorities to close the northbound lanes for hours as Pennsylvania State Police conducted crash reconstruction.

The serious accident occurred just after 9 p.m. Saturday at mile marker 67 on I-81 northbound, involving a motorcycle and multiple other vehicles.

The severity of the crash prompted authorities to completely shut down I-81 northbound at Exit 67 while the Pennsylvania State Police are conducting reconstruction of the crash.

Investigations continue

The Dangers of Multi-Vehicle Crashes Involving Motorcycles

Multi-vehicle crashes involving motorcycles present some of the most dangerous scenarios on Pennsylvania highways. Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable in these situations due to their lack of protective barriers compared to passenger vehicles.

When multiple vehicles are involved in a crash with a motorcycle, […]

LANCASTER COUNTY – State Trooper, Three Others Hospitalized After Truck Hits Building

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA (August 1, 2025) — Four people were sent to the hospital following a serious truck crash in Lancaster County on July 30.

According to news reports, the truck accident occurred in the 2800 block of Lincoln Highway East/Route 30 in East Lampeter Township at 5:04 p.m. The truck had crossed over in front of a Pennsylvania State Police cruiser. The cruiser could not stop in time and struck the truck, causing it to crash in front of the Lancaster Home and Fabric store. The wall was pushed in from the impact, pinning an employee behind the cash register.

A total of four people, including the State Trooper and the truck driver, were sent to the Lancaster General Hospital. It is unknown as to the extent of their injuries.

State police are investigating the accident.

Truck Accidents in Lancaster County

Truck accident lawsuits can be difficult to navigate. […]

CHESTER COUNTY – Several Injured After SUV Plows Into Store

CHESTER COUNTY, PA (July 31, 2025) — Several people were injured when an SUV crashed through a storefront in Downingtown on July 30.

According to news reports, the crash happened around 1 p.m. at the North Park Plaza on Wallace Avenue. An adult man driving a blue Mercedes SUV crashed into the storefront of one business, continued through the internal wall, and then went into a second business.

Three women in the building at the time of the accident suffered minor injuries. Two were taken to the hospital for further evaluation.

Bystanders helped the driver out of the SUV. He declined medical treatment after the accident.

Both businesses damaged in the crashed are closed until repairs can be made. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.

Car Accidents in Chester County, PA

According to recent statistics by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, […]

SCRANTON — Rollover Crash at Mulberry Street and Adams Avenue Closes Downtown Streets for Hours

Lackawanna County, PA – A rollover crash in downtown Scranton closed streets for several hours over the weekend after two SUVs collided at a busy intersection, leaving one vehicle overturned and blocking traffic in the city’s downtown core.

The crash occurred at the intersection of Mulberry Street and Adams Avenue, an area that has seen multiple serious accidents in recent days. Emergency crews were called to the scene just before 7 p.m. on Sunday evening after two SUVs collided, with one vehicle landing on its roof.

Details of the Crash

Crews were called to the intersection of Mulberry Street and Adams Avenue after two SUVs collided and one landed on its roof just before 7 p.m. The crash caused significant traffic disruptions in downtown Scranton as emergency responders worked to clear the scene and investigate the collision.

The rollover crash was particularly severe, […]

BUCKS COUNTY — Teen Dies in High-Speed Crash on Wistar Road in Fairless Hills

Bucks County, PA – An 18-year-old woman is dead, and two teens were injured after their car crashed into a tree in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, Bristol Township police said.

The tragic accident occurred on Wistar Road near Armstrong Middle School just before 4 p.m. on July 27, 2025, when a vehicle carrying three teenagers crashed into a tree at high speed.

Details of the Crash

According to Bristol Township Police, a 17-year-old boy was driving a white 2002 Mustang eastbound on Wistar Road at a high rate of speed with two passengers inside, including the 18-year-old woman in the backseat, when he lost control and struck a tree.

The impact of the collision was devastating. The 18-year-old was taken to St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, where she died from her injuries, according to police reports.

The two other teens in the vehicle sustained injuries but survived the crash. […]

MONROE COUNTY — Three Seriously Hurt in School Bus Crash

MONROE COUNTY, PA (July 28, 2025) — Three people suffered serious injuries after two buses collided on Interstate 380 in Monroe County on Saturday morning.

According to news reports, the crash happened just before 9 a.m. on I-380 South near mile marker 10.1 in Coolbaugh Township. The two buses involved in the accident included a tour-style bus and a short school bus. The school bus had overturned on the side of the road.

The school bus was holding three adult passengers. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, all three suffered “several serious injuries.”

No one in the tour bus was injured.

Police are investigating what caused the accident.

Bus Accidents in Monroe County

While less common than car crashes, bus accidents often result in more serious injuries due to the size of the vehicles involved and the lack of safety restraints for passengers. […]

DAUPHIN COUNTY — 9-Year-Old Dies at Hersheypark Water Attraction

DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA (July 24, 2025) — A 9-year-old child died Thursday evening after an incident at The Boardwalk water park area at Hersheypark.

According to Hersheypark CEO John Lawn, the child “was tragically lost at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark” on Thursday evening. Lifeguards immediately recognized the child was in distress and performed an immediate rescue, followed by continuous life-saving efforts by lifeguards, on-site first responders, and medical personnel.

The child was transported to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center where, despite the life-saving efforts, the child was pronounced dead.

“Our hearts break for this child and the child’s family,” Lawn said in a statement. “We extend our deepest condolences for their loss. Out of respect for their privacy, we will not release any personal details at this time.”

The Boardwalk features 16 different water attractions including the world’s longest mat racing slides and a 378,000-gallon wave pool called “The Shore,” […]

DAUPHIN COUNTY — Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Trash Truck on Route 322

DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA (July 24, 2025) — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a trash truck on Route 322 in Swatara Township yesterday morning.

The crash occurred just before 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, when a motorcycle and trash truck collided at the intersection of Witmer Drive and Paxton Street/Route 322 in Swatara Township. According to PennDOT, the motorcyclist was killed in the crash and their identity has not yet been released.

The trash truck driver was transported to Hershey Medical Center for medical evaluation. All westbound lanes of Paxton Street/Route 322 were closed between Chambers Hill and Mushroom Hill roads, causing significant delays for morning commuters. All lanes have since reopened.

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. The identity of the motorcyclist and the exact cause of the collision have not been released pending the ongoing investigation. […]

YORK COUNTY — Wrong-Way Driver Causes Fatal Crash on I-83, Kills Three

YORK COUNTY, PA (July 23, 2025) — Three people were killed and two others injured when a wrong-way driver collided head-on with a family’s SUV on Interstate 83 early this morning.

The crash occurred around 1:15 a.m. on I-83 northbound near Exit 4 in Shrewsbury Township. According to Pennsylvania State Police, a sedan traveling southbound in the northbound lanes struck a Honda Pilot SUV carrying a family of five returning from vacation.

The wrong-way driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Two passengers in the SUV, identified as a 45-year-old woman and her 16-year-old daughter, were also killed in the collision. The driver of the SUV and his 12-year-old son were transported to York Hospital with serious injuries, while an 8-year-old child in the vehicle sustained minor injuries.

Police report that the wrong-way driver showed signs of impairment, and toxicology tests are pending. The sedan had extensive front-end damage, […]

LEHIGH COUNTY — Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Route 22, Driver Charged

LEHIGH COUNTY, PA (July 21, 2025) — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a pickup truck on Route 22 early this morning, and the driver has been charged with driving under the influence.

The crash occurred around 2:40 a.m. on Route 22 eastbound near the Fullerton exit in Whitehall Township. According to Pennsylvania State Police, a 34-year-old man was crossing the highway when he was struck by a pickup truck traveling at highway speed.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup truck, identified as Robert Jennings, 28, of Bethlehem, was arrested and charged with DUI, vehicular homicide, and reckless driving.

Police report that Jennings showed signs of impairment at the scene and failed field sobriety tests. He was transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital for a blood draw before being taken into custody.

The eastbound lanes of Route 22 were closed between Cedar Crest Boulevard and the Fullerton exit for approximately three hours while emergency responders worked to clear the scene and conduct their investigation. […]