LEHIGH VALLEY, PA – Two Tractor-Trailers Crash on Northeast Extension on PA Turnpike

LEHIGH VALLEY, PA  (April 16, 2025) —— Two tractor-trailers in Lehigh County collided on Tuesday, April 16. 

A Northeast Extension on the Pennsylvania Turnpike was obstructed, closing the highway for several hours. The crash happened in the northbound lanes between the Quakertown and Lehigh Valley exits.

Crews were dispatched to the burning collision site around 2 p.m. 

Police continue to investigate. All roads have reopened. 

Critical Legal Steps After a Multi-Truck Crash

If you’ve been involved in an accident with multiple commercial vehicles in Pennsylvania, taking these key legal steps can protect your rights:

• Preserve Evidence Quickly: Contact an attorney immediately who can send spoliation letters to all trucking companies involved, preventing the destruction of crucial evidence like electronic logging devices (ELDs), dashcam footage, and maintenance records.
• Identify All Liable Parties: Multiple potentially responsible parties exist in these cases, […]

LUZERNE COUNTY — ATV Crash on I-80 in Sugarloaf Twp.

LUZERNE COUNTY (April 15, 2025) — A side-by-side off-road vehicle or ATV rolled down an embankment and caught on fire in Sugarloaf Township on Monday, April 14.

First responders were dispatched around 1:43 a.m. to Interstate 80 West near mile marker 249.

Sugarloaf Fire Chief reported that there is a road in Nescopeck Township that dead ends in that area, from which they likely originated.  The side-by-side rolled down from a hill to the Interstate highway, down a steep rock embankment.

The two victims sustained injuries and burns. Valley Regional Medic/Valley Regional Fire and Rescue EMS arrived on scene and started patient care before the fire department. The victims were then transported to a hospital by Life Flight.

Investigations continue.

Single-Vehicle Accidents, Fatal Auto Accidents & Traumatic Car Crashes in Luzerne County

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

CUMBERLAND COUNTY — One Dead After Tractor-Trailer & Construction Equipment Crash on Route 581

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA. (April 14, 2025) — A construction worker died after a tractor-trailer crashed into two construction vehicles on Pennsylvania Route 581 on Monday, April 14.

The crash happened around 4:39 a.m. at mile marker 5. All eastbound lanes near Exit 3 have been shut down.

A tractor-trailer driving crossed into the right lane, which had been closed for construction. The tractor-trailer proceeded to strike two construction vehicles, killing a construction worker.

Emergency responders were dispatched, transporting two construction workers to a hospital for injuries. One worker was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

The tractor-trailer driver was not injured. 

Investigations continue.  

Fatal Collisions: Tractor-Trailers and Construction Equipment in Pennsylvania

Construction zones on Pennsylvania’s highways create dangerous conditions when tractor-trailers and heavy construction equipment operate in proximity. These incidents can result in catastrophic outcomes and complex legal questions. […]

LACKAWANNA COUNTY — Car Crashes Into Home in Scranton

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PA (April 14, 2025) —— A car crashed into a home in Scranton on Saturday, April 12. One man was arrested, two people were injured, and one 

The car ran off the road on Birch Street around 4:00 A.M. The driver flipped the steps of one home before crashing into the side of another. He was arrested.

One woman was taken to local hospital The cause of the wreck remains unknown. Investigations continue.  

Car Accidents with Homes in Scranton

When a car crashes into a residential property in Pennsylvania, determining liability is crucial. Several parties may be responsible:

• The driver: Most commonly, the driver who crashed into the home bears primary responsibility. Causes may include distracted driving, driving under the influence, medical emergencies, or loss of vehicle control.
• Vehicle manufacturers: If mechanical failure contributed to the accident, […]

WILLIAMSPORT, PA — Man Killed in Route 220 crash, Two Others Injured

LOCK HAVEN, PA (March 20, 2025) ——   One person was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route 220, on Wednesday, April 9. 

State police and other emergency responders were dispatched at 6:30 p.m. All three victims were trapped in their vehicles.

A driver was traveling south in the northbound lane. He hit another car, killing its passenger.

He was pronounced dead at UPMC Lock Haven, after being taken by helicopter.

Both the drivers of the cars were hospitalized with injuries.

 All roads have reopened. Pennsylvania State police continue to investigate.

Wrong-Way Fatal Car Accidents in Pennsylvania

Navigating the aftermath of a fatal car accident requires specialized legal knowledge. Insurance companies often attempt to minimize payouts, even in tragic circumstances.

Understanding the most frequent causes of fatal accidents can help raise awareness about preventable tragedies:

Impaired Driving: Alcohol and drugs significantly impair judgment, […]