Tyrone Twp., PA – Students Injured in School Van Accident

Tyrone Township, PA (January 24, 2025) – Five children were sent to the hospital after their school van slid off the road and struck a pole on January 23.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the crash occurred on the 700 block of Tape Worm Road in Tyrone Township around 2:30 p.m. The school van had been traveling southbound on Tape Worm Road when it approached a sharp turn. Because of the wet and slippery conditions of the road, the van left the roadway, sliding into a telephone pole.

All five students on the bus were transported to local hospitals with suspected minor injuries. The driver of the van was not injured.

The van was towed from the scene after experiencing extensive damage.

School Van Accidents in Pennsylvania

School van crashes present safety concerns and legal challenges that differ from traditional school bus accidents. […]

Philadelphia, PA – Person Struck and Killed By SEPTA Train

Philadelphia, PA (January 23, 2025) – A person died after being struck by a SEPTA Broad Street Line train in Center City, Philadelphia, on January 23.

According to news reports, the accident happened around 5 a.m. in the 300 block of North Broad Street at the Race-Vine Station. Rescue crews responded to reports of a person under a train. The person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Express service was temporarily suspended in both directions as SEPTA police investigated the accident. It has since resumed.

SEPTA Train Accidents in Philadelphia

SEPTA train accidents can be quite complex. Under Pennsylvania law, SEPTA is considered a “commonwealth agency,” which affects how the claim is handled. Unlike a personal injury claim against another individual or private business, there are special notices and shorter deadlines when filing claims against the agency. […]

One Dead, Another Injured Following a Car Crash in Lycoming County, PA

One person has died following a car crash in Lycoming County on January 22.

According to news reports, the 22-year-old was driving on State Route 87 in Plunketts Creek Township near Barbours around 1 a.m. when he lost control of his vehicle. He hit a tree and was killed.

A passenger inside the car was taken to UPMC Williamsport after the crash. She was later transported to Geisinger Danville.

The cause of the crash is unknown. Police are investigating.

Fatal Car Accidents in Lycoming County

Fatal car accidents in Lycoming County present complex cases that require careful investigation and deep understanding of Pennsylvania’s wrongful death statutes. Our firm often finds these cases involve multiple contributing factors – from the region’s rural roads and mountainous terrain to weather conditions and infrastructure issues. […]

Driver Dies After Car Lands In a Creek in Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a fatal car crash in Pittsburgh on January 17.

According to news reports, the car had exited the Squirrel Hill tunnel on Parkway East around 8:30 a.m. Right before crossing the Commercial Street Bridge, the driver lost control of the vehicle, went over a steep embankment and plunged into the creek.

Emergency crews had difficulty accessing the crash site because of heavy machinery that was doing work under the bridge. When they were able to reach the vehicle, they found the driver had died and was still in the vehicle.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Fatal Car Accidents in Pittsburgh, PA

As one of the most populated areas in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh has seen its fair share of fatal car accidents. According to the latest statistics from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, […]

Tractor Trailer Accident With Police Cruiser Shuts Down I-80 in Clearfield County

Interstate 80 in Clearfield County, PA was at a standstill after a tractor-trailer crashed into Pennsylvania State Police cruiser on January 19.

According to news reports, The tractor trailer had lost control on the icy roadway, rear-ending the police car and blocking both lanes of travel.

PennDOT cameras showed traffic was at a standstill on I-80 around mile marker 121 between the Clearfield and Woodland/Shawville exits.

Emergency personnel says there was entrapment but injuries were unknown at this time.

Winter Weather Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania

Winter weather presents significant hazards for commercial trucks, and these accidents often have severe consequences. In Pennsylvania, winter truck accidents frequently occur on major thoroughfares like I-81, I-80, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, particularly in areas prone to sudden snow squalls and black ice.

Common factors in winter truck accidents include poor visibility during snow squalls, […]