Lehigh County, PA – Woman Ejected in I-78 Crash, Causing Another Accident With Tractor Trailer

LEHIGH COUNTY (January 5, 2025) – A female driver was ejected from her vehicle after crashing into the median along Interstate 78 in Lower Macungie Township on January 5.

According to news reports, the accident occurred just before 12:15 a.m. at mile marker 54.1 in Lower Macungie. The woman was driving south along Route 309 and had attempted to merge onto I-78 east. She then struck the center median, causing her to be ejected from the car. The vehicle came to rest on the west side of the highway when a tractor-trailer driver struck the vehicle, causing a secondary crash.

The woman was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest for treatment. The truck driver was not injured.

Vehicle Ejection Accidents

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Man Hit By Plow While Leaving Doctor’s Appointment in Hempfield Twp., PA

A man had been hit by a plow truck after leaving a doctor’s appointment in Hempfield Township on January 6. According to news reports, a wintry mix had fallen throughout the area in the morning. Around 8 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police were called to the parking lot of an orthopedic office on Clark Ellis Road for reports of a man being hit by a plow truck.

According to police, the 74-year-old man was leaving the office when the backside of the plow truck hit him. Police believe he was not run over, but he was either pushed or dragged by the truck.

The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital before being transferred to Pittsburgh.

Police are investigating what caused the accident.

Winter Weather Accidents in Pennsylvania

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Man Killed, Wife Injured After Being Struck By a SEPTA Bus in Philadelphia

A man died, and his wife was injured after being struck by a SEPTA bus on the evening of January 3 in Philadelphia.

According to news reports, the accident occurred just before 7 p.m. at Front Street and Washington Avenue in the Queen Village neighborhood of Philadelphia. The couple attempted to cross Front Street in the crosswalk before being hit by the bus.

Police say the man was dragged underneath the bus. Officers removed him from under the bus and attempted to provide life-saving measures but were unsuccessful.

The wife was taken to Temple University Hospital and is listed in stable condition. It is unclear how many people were on the bus at the time of the crash or if anyone on the bus was injured.

Police are investigating the accident to learn more about what happened. […]

Uber Passenger Dies After Driver Crashes Into Tractor Trailer in Philadelphia

An Uber passenger died after her Uber driver crashed into a tractor trailer on December 31 in Philadelphia. According to news reports, the crash happened at Nedro and Ogontz Avenues around 10:45 p.m. when the driver crashed the vehicle into a parked truck. Video footage shows the front passenger side was squeezed partially underneath the tractor-trailer.

Both the Uber driver and the passenger were taken to Jefferson Einstein Hospital where the passenger was pronounced dead at 11:10 p.m.

The Uber driver, who was pregnant, was listed in stable condition.

Police are currently investigating what caused the crash.

Uber Accidents in Philadelphia

Thousands of rideshare-related accidents occur in our state annually, affecting both passengers and drivers across Pennsylvania. According to Uber’s annual safety report, the number of fatalities related to Uber car accidents have been steadily increasing since 2017 — […]

Two Pedestrians Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle in Montgomery County, PA

Two pedestrians were killed, and one was injured after being hit by a vehicle in Montgomery County on December 31.

According to news reports, the accident occurred near the intersection of Butler Pike and Skippack Pike in Whitpain Township around 6:30 p.m. The three women were taken to Abington Hospital in Horsham. Two of the pedestrians had died while the third was being treated for injuries.

Police say the driver remained at the scene of the accident. The crash is currently under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s urban landscape presents significant risks for pedestrians. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, pedestrian-related accidents represent almost 3 percent of the total reported traffic crashes in the Commonwealth but account for more than 15 percent of all traffic crash fatalities. In 2023, there were 56 pedestrian fatalities in Philadelphia, […]