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. […]