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. […]
Read MorePhiladelphia, 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. Multiple parties may share varying degrees of responsibility, […]
Read MoreLackawanna 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
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. Victims often face:
- Life-altering traumatic injuries requiring extensive rehabilitation
- Psychological trauma, […]
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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. […]
Read MoreLancaster 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. […]
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