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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LANCASTER COUNTY — Motorcyclist Injured After Crash

LANCASTER COUNTY (June 6, 2025) – A motorcyclist was injury after a crash in Lancaster County on June 3.

According to news reports, emergency crews responded to the wreck at the intersection of North Churchtown Road and Main Street/Route 23 in Caernarvon Township around 6:28 a.m.

The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital to be treated with non-life-threatening injuries, Pennsylvania State Police said. There were no other vehicles involved in the accident.

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY – Three Teens Die After Police Chase

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA (June 5, 2025) — Three people died and another person was injured in a car crash following a police chase on June 3 in Limerick Township.

According to emergency officials, the accident occurred on Ridge Pike near Sunset Road around 9:15 p.m. Limerick Township Police say they were pursuing the car before the crash.

The District Attorney’s office said the police were responding to a “potential theft” at Target on Ridge Pike when the police chase began. When the police tried to stop the car, the driver and three passengers fled. A few minutes later, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed on Ridge Pike, flipping the car over multiple times.

Three 17-year-olds were pronounced dead at the scene. A 15-year-old was rushed to an area hospital in an unknown condition.

Police are investigating.

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