BERKS COUNTY –  One Dead After Car Crashes into Trailer on Route 222

BERKS COUNTY, PA  (June 26, 2025) ——  The driver of a car died in Ontelaunee Township on Thursday, June 26 after the vehicle crashed into a parked trailer along Route 222.

The crash occurred about 7:45 a.m. on the southbound side of the 5600 block of Allentown Pike. The incident happened before the ramp for the southbound Route 222 expressway.

Northern Berks Regional Police said the car left the southbound roadway for unknown reasons and went under the trailer that was parked off the road.

The driver was trapped in the wreckage. They died while emergency officials attempted to free them.

Police continue to investigate. 

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DELAWARE COUNTY – Multi-Car Crash on I-476 Southbound Injures Five

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA  (June 24, 2025) —  A crash occurred in Nether Providence Township on Sunday, June 22 between two cars and a pickup truck that was towing a large recreational trailer. 

The crash happened in the southbound lanes of I-476 between Exit 3 and Exit 1 on the Blue Route.

Police were notified just before 6 p.m. One woman was removed from her car, and was hospitalized with serious injuries. Four other people suffered minor injuries.

It’s unclear what led to the accident. Police continue to investigate. All roads have reopened. 

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NORTHAMPTON COUNTY – Man Pushing Vehicle Fatally Struck by Truck on I-78

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PA  (June 18, 2025) —  One man who was pushing his vehicle that had run out of gas on I-78 was killed by a semi-truck on Monday, June 17 in Williams Township.

The crash occurred around 10:15 p.m. on I-78 eastbound at mile marker 74.3, near the Route 33 exit.

The tractor-trailer reportedly collided with another vehicle while a man was pushing a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, in the right travel lane. A woman was steering the vehicle due to it being out of gas, when the tractor-trailer that was traveling eastbound struck the Chevrolet Equinox. The truck also hit another semi, which was disabled on the shoulder of the highway.

The man pushing the vehicle was killed. The woman was taken to a local hospital.

Police continue to investigate.

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DELAWARE COUNTY— Two Girls on Scooter Struck by Vehicle

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA  (June 16, 2025) — Two girls have sustained serious, life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Aston Township while riding an electric scooter on Saturday, June 14.

The girls were struck around 2:18 p.m. near Lehr Boulevard and Concord Road in Aston.

First responders provided immediate aid, before they were transported to the hospital. Both of the girls are currently in critical condition.

The driver of the involved striking vehicle remained at the scene. No citations or criminal charges have been filed.

Police continue to investigate.

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LACKAWANNA COUNTY – Boy Dies in ATV Accident

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PA (June 9, 2025) — A 14-year-old boy was killed in a fatal ATV accident on June 6.

According to news reports, the boy was operating an ATV-type vehicle on private property along Stevens Road in Jefferson Township around 6 p.m. on June 6. The boy collided with terrain and was thrown from the ATV.

The crash was ruled accidental. Police are investigating the cause.

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