Schuylkill County, PA – Truck Driver Hit After Leaving Truck on I-81

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA (March 12, 2025) – A truck driver who had gotten out of his vehicle on Interstate 81 was hit by another vehicle in Schuylkill County on Monday.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the man was driving a 1994 Freightliner south when he was rear-ended near the Mahanoy Township exit of I-81 around 6 a.m. on March 10.

The truck driver had gotten out of his vehicle and was standing in the middle of the southbound lanes when he was hit by another vehicle.

Both the truck driver and the driver of the vehicle that hit him were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Police are investigating the accident.

Staying Safe At An Accident Scene in Schuylkill County

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Lancaster County, PA – Vehicle Crashes into Horse and Buggy

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA (March 12, 2025) —— A driver collided with a horse-drawn buggy on Sunday, March 10.

According to local media, Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department officers were dispatched to West Orange Street and Pfautz Avenue in Warwick Township around 6:45 p.m.

Police found a buggy flipped on its side, after being struck from behind by a 2012 Subaru WRX. The horse was not injured.

The driver of the Subaru was arrested for suspicion of DUI and taken into custody. He was reportedly speeding while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, according to a preliminary investigation conducted by local police. He sustained minor injuries that were treated on the scene.

The buggy was occupied by a man and a woman. Police transported the woman to the hospital for care. She was later discharged.

Both the buggy and car were towed from the scene. […]

Philadelphia, PA – Truck Crash Causes Traffic on I-76

PHILADELPHIA, PA (March 11, 2025) —— A three-car crash on I-76 Westbound caused major traffic delays in Philadelphia.

A tractor trailer, a Mazda and a Chevrolet Cruise collided. Officials shared that the crash was likely caused by one of the drivers having a medical emergency.

The lane was blocked by the tractor trailer, contributing to the backup. Traffic has now cleared.

Officials continue to investigate.

Multi-Vehicle Accidents With Trucks in the Philadelphia Area

Truck accidents involving multiple vehicles have become an increasing concern for Philadelphia residents and commuters alike. These complex collisions, often occurring on major arteries like I-95, I-76, and the Schuylkill Expressway, can lead to catastrophic consequences, including severe injuries, fatalities, and extensive property damage. Unlike in simple two-car collisions, determining fault in multi-vehicle accidents with a truck often involves difficult investigations. […]

Lackawanna County, PA – Boy Dies After ATV Crashes Into an SUV

CARBONDALE TOWNSHIP, PA (March 11, 2025) — A 13-year-old boy driving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crashed into a sport utility vehicle (SUV) on the night of Monday, March 10.

The boy was reportedly driving on Electric Street when he crashed into the other vehicle, according to the Lackawanna Coroner. He became trapped under the SUV and the three people inside the car lifted it off of him.

At 8 PM, shortly after being rushed to Geisinger Community Medical Center, he succumbed to his injuries. The passengers in the SUV were also hospitalized and their conditions remained unknown.

The crash is under investigation.

Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents in Lackawanna County

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Clearfield County, PA — Single-Vehicle Crash on I-80 Causes Fatality

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, PA (March 10,  2025) —— A one-vehicle crash in Union Township led to the death of the pickup truck‘s driver on Saturday, March 8.

According to local news, the crash occurred at 5:40 AM on I-80 East at mile marker 107.2.

State Police report that the 77-year-old driver abruptly lost control of his truck and left the roadway for unknown reasons. He hit an embankment before slamming into a concrete catch basin, which flipped the car on its roof. 

There was a 22-year-old passenger who was extricated and taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Fatal Car Crashes in Clearfield County

Fatal crashes can be psychologically and physically traumatic for the loved ones and survivors of these crashes.

The aftermath of a single-vehicle accident extends far beyond property damage. […]