Lancaster County, PA – Multiple Injuries Reported Following Plane Crash
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA (March 9, 2025) – Multiple injuries were reported following a plane crash into the parking lot of a retirement community in Lancaster County on March 9.
According to news reports, the private plane had taken off from Lancaster Airport around 3:30 p.m. and was headed to Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport in Ohio. There were five people on board.
The plan came down just south of the airport in the parking lot of Brethren Village in Manheim Township. None of the buildings were hit by the plane; however, several vehicles were damaged.
All five people who were on the plane were taken to the hospital. There is no word if anyone was injured on the ground.
The NTSB and FAA have been called to the scene to investigate.
Plane Accidents in Pennsylvania
Plane crashes in Pennsylvania involve complex legal considerations that affect both victims and their families. […]
Read MoreLancaster County, PA – 5-Vehicle Wreck with Tractor-Trailer on Route 30 Injures 3
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, PA (March 7, 2025) —A tractor-trailer and four other vehicles collided in Lancaster County, leading to the hospitalization of three people.
According to local news, the collision occurred on Route 30 Eastbound at the Lititz Pike/Route 501 exit around 6:30 a.m.
Officials reported that the tractor trailer crashed off the eastbound lanes, blocking Chester Road. A chain reaction was caused when vehicles failed to stop for the obstruction.
Three people were taken to the hospital, but no life-threatening injuries were sustained.
Officials continue to investigate.
Truck Accidents in Lancaster County
Chain-reaction crashes involving multiple vehicles frequently occur on Pennsylvania’s busy highways. The consequences become even more severe when commercial trucks become involved in multi-vehicle scenarios. This extreme weight disparity means truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities, particularly for occupants of smaller vehicles. […]
Read MoreBucks County, PA – Person Rescued From Three-Car Crash
QUAKERTOWN, PA (March 6, 2025) — A crash between three cars in Bucks County occurred around 8:20 a.m., according to firefighters who were dispatched to the scene.
One person was trapped in their vehicle, requiring a side removal. Responders quickly stabilized the vehicle and freed the person before transferring them to EMS.
Hazard crews cleared the scene at the intersection of Park Avenue and South Main Street within an hour. The school bus involved in the crash reportedly did not have any children on it.
Officials continue to investigate.
Multi Car Accidents in the Philadelphia Area
Unlike simple two-car collisions, determining fault in multi-vehicle accidents often involves difficult investigations. Multiple parties may share varying degrees of responsibility, making these cases particularly challenging.
Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence laws add another layer of difficulty, […]
Read MoreNorthampton County, PA – Car Crash in Easton Leads to Hospitalization
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PA (March 5, 2025) —— A car crash in Easton occurred on March 2, leading to the hospitalization of one person.
Northampton Communications confirmed to local media that the crash occurred around 2 a.m. on the 900 block of Butler Street.
A community member’s Facebook video of the scene shows damaged cars, including one car that appears to have been pushed on top of another vehicle.
Officials continue to investigate.
Car Accidents in Northampton County, PA
Pennsylvania’s no-fault insurance system is unique. When purchasing auto insurance, Pennsylvania drivers must choose between “full tort” and “limited tort.”
Pennsylvania also follows a modified comparative negligence standard, meaning compensation can be reduced based on your percentage of fault in causing the accident. However, you can only recover damages if you’re found to be less than 51% responsible for the crash. […]
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Montgomery County, PA – Bike Accident Leads to Hospitalization
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA (March 3, 2025) —— A man on a bike was injured in an accident with a car in Montgomery County on March 2.
According to news reports, the incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. on West High Street in West Pottsgrove Township.
Police informed a photojournalist on the scene that the biker was reportedly going the wrong way when he hit a car turning onto Center Street.
The biker was taken to a local trauma center, and the driver of the impacted car was not injured.
Bike Accidents in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania sees thousands of bicycle-motor vehicle collisions annually, with particularly high concentrations in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and other urban centers where cycling commuters are more common. Due to their vulnerable position compared to motorists, cyclists often suffer more severe injuries.
Pennsylvania follows a comparative negligence rule, […]
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