WESTMORELAND COUNTY — Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-76 Kills One, Injures Three

WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PA (July 11, 2025) — One person was killed and three others injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 76 eastbound this morning.

The crash occurred around 7:45 a.m. near mile marker 67 on I-76 eastbound in Hempfield Township. According to Pennsylvania State Police, a tractor-trailer rear-ended a passenger vehicle that had slowed due to heavy traffic conditions during the morning commute.

The impact caused a chain reaction involving four vehicles total. The driver of the passenger vehicle that was initially struck was pronounced dead at the scene. Three other occupants from the involved vehicles were transported to local hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to serious.

The eastbound lanes of I-76 were closed for approximately four hours while emergency responders worked to clear the scene and conduct their investigation. Traffic was diverted at the nearest exit, causing significant delays for morning commuters. […]

PERRY COUNTY — Head-on Crash on Route 34 Kills Two in Carroll Township

PERRY COUNTY, PA (July 6, 2025) — Two people died in a head-on crash on Saturday evening, July 5, in Carroll Township.

The crash occurred around 8:15 p.m. on Route 34 (Spring Road) between Old Mill Road and Landisburg Road. According to Pennsylvania State Police in Newport, a truck crossed into the opposite lane of travel and struck an SUV head-on.

One passenger in the SUV was declared deceased on the scene. The operator of the truck, identified as William Richey Jr., of Shermans Dale, was later pronounced deceased at Penn State Medical Center.

Route 34 was closed until around 12:30 a.m. while authorities investigated the crash.

The Pennsylvania State Police investigation remains ongoing.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Officer Injured in Crash After Fleeing Driver Runs Red Light

PHILADELPHIA, PA — An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was hospitalized after being struck by a fleeing vehicle that ran a red light in North Philadelphia early Sunday morning. The crash occurred at the intersection of 18th and Diamond Streets before 2:20 a.m., according to Philadelphia Police.

The off-duty officer’s vehicle was likely struck by a vehicle fleeing a shooting that left three people hurt that happened nearby. The collision happened when the off-duty officer was struck by a vehicle that had run a red light.

Adding to the dangerous circumstances, the vehicle that struck the off-duty officer had a windshield that was shattered by a gunshot. The shooting incident that preceded the crash occurred at what police described as a large gathering along the 2200 block of Edgely Street, where three people were injured when gunfire erupted.

After the collision, the driver fled the scene on foot after abandoning the vehicle after the crash. […]

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Debris Causes Lane Closure on PA Turnpike Exit Ramp

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA (July 7, 2025) — Debris on an exit ramp is causing traffic delays during Monday morning’s commute on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, highlighting the ongoing dangers of roadway hazards for Pennsylvania drivers.

According to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, debris is blocking the right lane of the exit ramp from I-276 East to PA Route 309, between Exit 339 and the Route 309 interchange. Motorists are being advised to expect delays as crews work to clear the obstruction.

The incident underscores the serious safety risks posed by debris on Pennsylvania highways, which can cause vehicles to swerve suddenly, lose control, or sustain significant damage when drivers are unable to avoid the hazards.

Pennsylvania’s busy highway system sees frequent debris-related incidents that can quickly escalate from minor inconveniences to serious accidents involving multiple vehicles and injuries.

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LUZERNE COUNTY, PA — Four Dead, One Survivor in Fiery Route 924 Crash

LUZERNE COUNTY, PA (July 7, 2025) — Four people died and one was critically injured early Sunday morning when a BMW crashed and caught fire on Route 924 in Hazle Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

The crash occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. when a BMW 328i traveling north on State Route 924 lost control just west of Oakridge Road. The vehicle veered off the right shoulder and struck trees before spinning around onto its passenger side and catching fire.

Four passengers in the vehicle were killed in the crash and ensuing fire. The identities of the four deceased could not be confirmed due to the extent of their injuries, state police said.

The 21-year-old driver survived the crash when passing motorists stopped and helped him escape the burning vehicle. He was flown to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest near Allentown for treatment of his injuries. […]