Berks County PA – Driver Killed In Multi-Vehicle Accident On Route 222

BERKS COUNTY, PA (February 19, 2025) – A driver died following a multi-vehicle accident on Route 222 in Berks County on February 18.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the crash involved two tractor trailers and a sedan on Route 222 in Maxatawny Township near Kutztown University. The driver of the sedan was killed in the accident.

The accident shut down Route 222 for a few hours before reopening later in the day.

No word on what caused the crash or if anyone else was injured in the accident. The investigation is ongoing.

Truck Accidents in Berks County, PA

Truck accidents on Berks County’s major thoroughfares like Route 222 present unique challenges from a personal injury perspective. The combination of heavy commercial traffic, varying road conditions, and the sheer size disparity between trucks and passenger vehicles often results in catastrophic injuries when collisions occur. […]

Lebanon County, PA – Coroner Responds to Rollover Car Accident in Millcreek Twp.

LEBANON COUNTY, PA (February 18, 2025) – A pickup truck flipped over in Millcreek Township on February 18.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, a pickup truck flipped onto its roof in the 600 block of Stricklerstown Road near Hackman Road around 5:15 a.m. The coroner was called to the scene.

Stricklerstown Road was closed between Hackman Road and Heidelberg Avenue/Route 897 as the state police investigated the accident.

Rollover Car Accidents in Lebanon County

Rollover accidents represent some of the most dangerous and potentially devastating types of motor vehicle crashes that occur on Lebanon County’s roadways. These accidents, which often happen on major routes like I-78, Route 422, and Route 322, can result in catastrophic injuries due to the violent nature of a vehicle flipping over and the subsequent roof crush that may occur.

In Lebanon County, several factors commonly contribute to rollover accidents. […]

Lackawanna County, PA – Man Died after Car Accident in Roaring Brook Twp.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PA (February 16, 2025) – One man died following a car accident in Roaring Brook Township on February 15.

According to news reports, the 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on State Route 435 in Roaring Brook Twp. shortly after 5 a.m. Authorities believe the driver had rolled over into the woods.

Other people were in the vehicle at the time of the accident and suffered injuries.

The crash is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.

Fatal Car Accidents in Lackawanna County

Fatal car accidents in Lackawanna County tell a complex story shaped by the region’s unique geography and climate. The county’s mountainous terrain, particularly treacherous during harsh Pennsylvania winters, creates challenging conditions for drivers navigating both highways and back roads. Interstate 81, which cuts through the heart of the county, serves as a major artery for both local and interstate traffic, […]

Franklin County, PA – One Dead, Two Injured in Vehicle Accident

Franklin County, PA (February 14, 2025) – One person was killed, and two were injured following a car accident in Franklin County on February 13.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Molly Pitcher Highway at the intersection with Pin Oak Court in Greene Township at 1:10 a.m. Police found the car had flipped over in a field off the southbound shoulder of the highway.

Investigators believe wet road conditions caused the car to travel off the shoulder, strike an embankment, and go airborne before landing in the field.

Police say that three vehicle occupants were ejected from the vehicle at the time of the accident. Both passengers are believed to have sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital.

The driver was also transported to the hospital, where he later died due to severe injuries sustained during the crash. […]

Allegheny County, PA – Tractor Trailer Overturns, Spilling Fuel on Route 28

Allegheny County, PA (February 13, 2025) – A tractor trailer overturned on Route 28 in Etna, sending one person to the hospital on February 12.

According to news reports, the truck was driving in the southbound lane of Route 28 when it hit a barrier and overturned, spilling diesel fuel onto the road and the creek below.

Emergency crews said the Department of Environmental Protection had placed a boom at the mouth of the creek so the fuel did not flow into the Allegheny River.

The driver of the vehicle was taken to the hospital after suffering injuries in the truck crash.

Hazardous Material Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania

Unfortunately, the Commonwealth’s proximity to major transportation corridors and industrial centers makes it particularly susceptible to hazardous material incidents, with significant cases arising from highway spills, train derailments, and industrial facility accidents. […]