Wyalusing Twp., PA – Man Dies Following a Car Accident in Bradford County

Wyalusing Township, PA (January 27, 2025) – A man lost his life after a car crash in Bradford County on January 25.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the Clinton County man had been driving west on Route 6 in Wyalusing Township around 8 a.m. when he suddenly veered into the eastbound lane and hit a guide rail and rock embankment. He died during the helicopter flight to the hospital.

State police said after a preliminary review of the crash found the man had suffered a medical emergency at the time of the crash.

Medical Emergencies While Driving: What You Should Know

If you experience a medical emergency while driving, the most important immediate action is to safely pull over to the side of the road or into a parking lot if possible. Turn on your hazard lights as you slow down to alert other drivers. […]

Tyrone Twp., PA – Students Injured in School Van Accident

Tyrone Township, PA (January 24, 2025) – Five children were sent to the hospital after their school van slid off the road and struck a pole on January 23.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the crash occurred on the 700 block of Tape Worm Road in Tyrone Township around 2:30 p.m. The school van had been traveling southbound on Tape Worm Road when it approached a sharp turn. Because of the wet and slippery conditions of the road, the van left the roadway, sliding into a telephone pole.

All five students on the bus were transported to local hospitals with suspected minor injuries. The driver of the van was not injured.

The van was towed from the scene after experiencing extensive damage.

School Van Accidents in Pennsylvania

School van crashes present safety concerns and legal challenges that differ from traditional school bus accidents. […]

Philadelphia, PA – Person Struck and Killed By SEPTA Train

Philadelphia, PA (January 23, 2025) – A person died after being struck by a SEPTA Broad Street Line train in Center City, Philadelphia, on January 23.

According to news reports, the accident happened around 5 a.m. in the 300 block of North Broad Street at the Race-Vine Station. Rescue crews responded to reports of a person under a train. The person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Express service was temporarily suspended in both directions as SEPTA police investigated the accident. It has since resumed.

SEPTA Train Accidents in Philadelphia

SEPTA train accidents can be quite complex. Under Pennsylvania law, SEPTA is considered a “commonwealth agency,” which affects how the claim is handled. Unlike a personal injury claim against another individual or private business, there are special notices and shorter deadlines when filing claims against the agency. […]

One Dead, Another Injured Following a Car Crash in Lycoming County, PA

One person has died following a car crash in Lycoming County on January 22.

According to news reports, the 22-year-old was driving on State Route 87 in Plunketts Creek Township near Barbours around 1 a.m. when he lost control of his vehicle. He hit a tree and was killed.

A passenger inside the car was taken to UPMC Williamsport after the crash. She was later transported to Geisinger Danville.

The cause of the crash is unknown. Police are investigating.

Fatal Car Accidents in Lycoming County

Fatal car accidents in Lycoming County present complex cases that require careful investigation and deep understanding of Pennsylvania’s wrongful death statutes. Our firm often finds these cases involve multiple contributing factors – from the region’s rural roads and mountainous terrain to weather conditions and infrastructure issues. When representing families who have lost loved ones, […]

Driver Dies After Car Lands In a Creek in Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a fatal car crash in Pittsburgh on January 17.

According to news reports, the car had exited the Squirrel Hill tunnel on Parkway East around 8:30 a.m. Right before crossing the Commercial Street Bridge, the driver lost control of the vehicle, went over a steep embankment and plunged into the creek.

Emergency crews had difficulty accessing the crash site because of heavy machinery that was doing work under the bridge. When they were able to reach the vehicle, they found the driver had died and was still in the vehicle.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Fatal Car Accidents in Pittsburgh, PA

As one of the most populated areas in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh has seen its fair share of fatal car accidents. According to the latest statistics from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, […]

Tractor Trailer Accident With Police Cruiser Shuts Down I-80 in Clearfield County

Interstate 80 in Clearfield County, PA was at a standstill after a tractor-trailer crashed into Pennsylvania State Police cruiser on January 19.

According to news reports, The tractor trailer had lost control on the icy roadway, rear-ending the police car and blocking both lanes of travel.

PennDOT cameras showed traffic was at a standstill on I-80 around mile marker 121 between the Clearfield and Woodland/Shawville exits.

Emergency personnel says there was entrapment but injuries were unknown at this time.

Winter Weather Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania

Winter weather presents significant hazards for commercial trucks, and these accidents often have severe consequences. In Pennsylvania, winter truck accidents frequently occur on major thoroughfares like I-81, I-80, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, particularly in areas prone to sudden snow squalls and black ice.

Common factors in winter truck accidents include poor visibility during snow squalls, […]

Woman Killed In Car Crash in York County, PA

Police are currently investigate a fatal car accident that happened on January 17 in York County.

According to news reports, the York County Coroner’s Office was called to the area of Susquehanna Trail South at Seaks Run Road in Springfield Township around 9:46 p.m. Police said the SUV was forced off the road by an oncoming vehicle that was trying to pass another vehicle. The SUV had struck a tree, caused heavy damage to the right front and side of the vehicle. The front seat passenger was killed.

The oncoming vehicle did not stop.

State Police are investigating the incident.

Why Fatal Car Crashes Happen in York County, PA

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, York County is one of the top counties in the Commonwealth to have the most reported traffic-related fatalities as well as the most reported traffic crashes. […]

Wrong-Way Car Crash Leaves Multiple Injured in Cumberland County, PA

Multiple people were injured following a wrong-way crash along U.S. Route 15 in Cumberland County on January 18.

According to news reports, the accident occurred around 4:40 p.m. on the northbound side of the road. According to the Upper Allen Township Police Department, the vehicle had entered the northbound lanes near mile marker 41.5 and traveled south for at least four miles before the crash.

Police say the wrong-way driver struck at least four other vehicles around mile marker 37. As emergency personnel responded to the scene, both north and southbound sides of Route 15 were shut down.

Multiple people suffered serious injuries in the accident. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, one person was flown to Penn State Hershey.

Police are investigating the crash.

Wrong Way Car Accidents in Pennsylvania

Wrong-way driving accidents represent some of the most dangerous accidents in Pennsylvania. […]

Man Killed in Vehicle Crash With Dump Truck in Westmoreland County

A man has died after a car collided with a dump truck carrying a construction vehicle in Westmoreland County on January 13.

According to news reports, the accident happened at Broadway Street and Liberty Avenue around 8 a.m. on the border of Westmoreland City and Manor Borough. The 86-year-old man was driving an SUV with his wife as a passenger before colliding with a dump truck carrying a construction Bobcat on a trailer. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

His wife was trapped for a time after the crash but was rescued by emergency personnel. She was taken to Forbes Hospital in Monroeville for treatment. Her condition is not known.

Both were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident, and airbags had been deployed.

Police are investigating to see how the accident occurred. […]

One Dead Following a Two-Vehicle Crash in Schuylkill County, PA

One person has died following a car accident in Schuylkill County on January 13.

According to news reports, the crash happened on Route 901 in Cass Township near Pottsville around 3:10 p.m. The two cars were driving opposite ways on Route 901 before colliding along a curve in the road.

One of drivers was pronounced at the scene. Police say he was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident.

Police are investigating the accident.

Seat Belt Use in Car Crashes in Pennsylvania

Seat belts save lives. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seat belt use in passenger vehicles saved nearly 15,000 lives in the U.S. in 2017. Nearly 50% of passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2022 were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the accident. […]

Child in Critical Condition After Chain-Reaction Crash in Philadelphia

A 5-year-old was severely injured in a chain-reaction auto accident in the Bridesburg neighborhood of Philadelphia on January 13.

According to news reports, the accident occurred shortly before 9:20 p.m. at Aramingo Avenue and Wakeling Street. Police say three of the four vehicles involved were stopped at the red light when the striking vehicle going southbound on Aramingo Avenue rear-ended one or more vehicles, creating a chain reaction.

The striking vehicle was believed to be occupied by a mother and a 5-year-old child. Investigators state the child suffered severe brain injuries.

The child was rushed to St. Christopher’s Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition. He was the only one injured in the accident.

The police are investigating the accident.

Traumatic Brain Injuries in Car Accidents

A car accident can inflict devastating trauma to the brain when the skull experiences sudden impact forces or violent movement. […]

Berks County, PA – Reading Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash

BERKS COUNTY, PA (January 10, 2025) – A Reading man died following a two-vehicle crash in Berks County on January 10.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. on U.S. Route 222 in Maxatawny Township just west of Kutztown. News reports state the man was heading northbound on U.S. 222 when he entered the southbound lane to pass a vehicle. A tractor trailer was heading southbound and the vehicles collided.

Troopers say the man’s car was split in half and he was ejected from the car. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver was not injured.

Fatal Truck Accidents in Berks County, PA

Fatal trucks accidents have been steadily climbing in the last three years. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, out of the 6,685 truck accidents in Pennsylvania in 2023, 138 resulted in a fatality. […]

One Seriously Injured Following a Rollover Crash in Centre County, PA

One person was flown to the hospital after a rollover car accident in Centre County, Pennsylvania, on January 9.

According to news reports, emergency officials were called to the scene of a car accident around the 3400 block of Penns Valley Pike between the Gregg Township and Potter Township line. Emergency personnel said the SUV had rolled over several times before crashing into a nearby field near Weaver Road and Penns Valley Road. Witnesses say the woman was violently ejected from the vehicle after it had launched several feet into the area.

The woman was taken to the hospital via a helicopter, but her condition is unknown at this time.

Police are investigating the cause of the accident.

The Severity of Rollover Car Accidents

Rollovers are among the most dangerous types of car accidents. […]

Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving SEPTA Bus in King of Prussia, PA

Two passenger vehicles and a SEPTA bus were involved in a serious crash on January 8 in King of Prussia. According to news reports, the accident happened around 2 p.m. at South Henderson Road and Monroe Road intersection when a vehicle collided with the Route 99 SEPTA bus.

Injuries were reported in the crash, but the severity of the injuries is unknown at this time.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

Bus Accidents in Montgomery County, PA

Traveling by bus is usually one of the safest forms of transportation. However, an accident with a bus, either as a passenger or an occupant in another vehicle, can often result in catastrophic injuries.

There could be multiple parties responsible for a bus accident. The bus driver or the other driver could be held responsible, […]

Luzerne County, PA – Pedestrian Hit By Car While Crossing I-80

LUZERNE COUNTY (January 8, 2025) – A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car while crossing Interstate 80 in Butler Township, Luzerne County.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers were called to a crash on I-80 around 10 p.m. on January 1. At the scene, the police reported a crash occurred prior to the pedestrian being struck. He had left his car and began walking across both lanes of traffic for unknown reasons. While walking across I-80, he was stuck by another vehicle.

The other driver was not injured. Police are investigating the accident.

Pedestrian Accidents on the Highway

Highway pedestrian accidents are among the most devastating traffic accident due to the high vehicle speeds and pedestrians’ complete lack of protection. These accidents often occur when people attempt to cross highways, walk along highway shoulders, or end up on highways after vehicle breakdowns. […]

Lehigh County, PA – Woman Ejected in I-78 Crash, Causing Another Accident With Tractor Trailer

LEHIGH COUNTY (January 5, 2025) – A female driver was ejected from her vehicle after crashing into the median along Interstate 78 in Lower Macungie Township on January 5.

According to news reports, the accident occurred just before 12:15 a.m. at mile marker 54.1 in Lower Macungie. The woman was driving south along Route 309 and had attempted to merge onto I-78 east. She then struck the center median, causing her to be ejected from the car. The vehicle came to rest on the west side of the highway when a tractor-trailer driver struck the vehicle, causing a secondary crash.

The woman was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest for treatment. The truck driver was not injured.

Vehicle Ejection Accidents

Being ejected from a vehicle is a very serious and potentially life-threatening situation. […]

Man Hit By Plow While Leaving Doctor’s Appointment in Hempfield Twp., PA

A man had been hit by a plow truck after leaving a doctor’s appointment in Hempfield Township on January 6. According to news reports, a wintry mix had fallen throughout the area in the morning. Around 8 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police were called to the parking lot of an orthopedic office on Clark Ellis Road for reports of a man being hit by a plow truck.

According to police, the 74-year-old man was leaving the office when the backside of the plow truck hit him. Police believe he was not run over, but he was either pushed or dragged by the truck.

The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital before being transferred to Pittsburgh.

Police are investigating what caused the accident.

Winter Weather Accidents in Pennsylvania

As winter blankets Pennsylvania’s highways and backroads with snow and ice, […]

Man Killed, Wife Injured After Being Struck By a SEPTA Bus in Philadelphia

A man died, and his wife was injured after being struck by a SEPTA bus on the evening of January 3 in Philadelphia.

According to news reports, the accident occurred just before 7 p.m. at Front Street and Washington Avenue in the Queen Village neighborhood of Philadelphia. The couple attempted to cross Front Street in the crosswalk before being hit by the bus.

Police say the man was dragged underneath the bus. Officers removed him from under the bus and attempted to provide life-saving measures but were unsuccessful.

The wife was taken to Temple University Hospital and is listed in stable condition. It is unclear how many people were on the bus at the time of the crash or if anyone on the bus was injured.

Police are investigating the accident to learn more about what happened. […]

Uber Passenger Dies After Driver Crashes Into Tractor Trailer in Philadelphia

An Uber passenger died after her Uber driver crashed into a tractor trailer on December 31 in Philadelphia. According to news reports, the crash happened at Nedro and Ogontz Avenues around 10:45 p.m. when the driver crashed the vehicle into a parked truck. Video footage shows the front passenger side was squeezed partially underneath the tractor-trailer.

Both the Uber driver and the passenger were taken to Jefferson Einstein Hospital where the passenger was pronounced dead at 11:10 p.m.

The Uber driver, who was pregnant, was listed in stable condition.

Police are currently investigating what caused the crash.

Uber Accidents in Philadelphia

Thousands of rideshare-related accidents occur in our state annually, affecting both passengers and drivers across Pennsylvania. According to Uber’s annual safety report, the number of fatalities related to Uber car accidents have been steadily increasing since 2017 — […]

Two Pedestrians Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle in Montgomery County, PA

Two pedestrians were killed, and one was injured after being hit by a vehicle in Montgomery County on December 31.

According to news reports, the accident occurred near the intersection of Butler Pike and Skippack Pike in Whitpain Township around 6:30 p.m. The three women were taken to Abington Hospital in Horsham. Two of the pedestrians had died while the third was being treated for injuries.

Police say the driver remained at the scene of the accident. The crash is currently under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s urban landscape presents significant risks for pedestrians. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, pedestrian-related accidents represent almost 3 percent of the total reported traffic crashes in the Commonwealth but account for more than 15 percent of all traffic crash fatalities. In 2023, there were 56 pedestrian fatalities in Philadelphia, […]