Luzerne County, PA – Police Investigate Fatal Hit and Run on I-80

LUZERNE COUNTY, PA (March 22, 2025) – State police are currently investigating a fatal hit and run accident on Interstate 80 in Luzerne County on March 20.

According to news reports, the crash happened around 2:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-80 in Butler Township near Conyngham. Police state the victim was outside his disabled vehicle when he was struck by a second commercial vehicle passing his location.

He was flown to Geisinger Wyoming Valley, where he later died.

The interstate was shut down for hours and reopened around 4:30 p.m.

Fatal Hit and Run Accidents in Luzerne County, PA

Fatal hit-and-run accidents in Luzerne County present unique legal challenges for victims’ families. Despite being only the 12th most populated region in Pennsylvania, Luzerne County ranks disproportionately high for traffic fatalities statewide. This represents a concerning increase from previous years when fatality rates were significantly lower. […]

YORK COUNTY — Man Killed in Car Accident with Tractor-Trailer

PARADISE TOWNSHIP  (March 21, 2025) ——  A man died after a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer in  York County on Thursday, March 20.

The driver was reportedly driving westbound but drifted across the lane divider into the eastbound lane. He then crashed into a truck at the intersection of Lake Road in Paradise Township. The crash occurred around 12:50 a.m., according to the York Coroner’s Office.

At this time there are no reports on the status of the truck driver.

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

Fatal Car Accidents with Tractor-Trailers in Pennsylvania

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YORK COUNTY — Man Killed in Car Accident by Crashing into Propane Tank, Displaces Residents

YORK, PA (March 20, 2025) ——  A man veered off the road, hitting a propane tank valve in Shrewsbury Township on Thursday, March 20.

The crash occurred in the 2300 block of Steltz Road/Route 851 at 1:54 a.m. The driver was speeding when he crashed into a tree, striking a tank valve that protruded from the ground, causing a “significant leak,” according to the York Hazmat Team.

Due to the gas leak, seven residents were forced to evacuate from their homes. The Red Cross is assisting these individuals, as the Hazmat Team has started the flaring process.

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

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, […]

FAYETTE COUNTY — Woman Killed, Man Injured After Car Crashes into Gas Station Sign on Route 40 PA

FAYETTE COUNTY, PA (March 19, 2025) —  A car crashed into a Kwik Fill gas station sign in Menallen Township early Tuesday, March 18.

Fayette’s Coroner declared the passenger dead, while the driver was transported to the local hospital. His condition remains unknown.

The crash occurred a little before 2 a.m. on National Pike, just outside Uniontown near the mall. 

A neighbor reported that the motor of the vehicle came out of the car and was “clear across the parking lot.” 

Pennsylvania State Troopers continue to investigate.

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, […]

Lackawanna County, PA – School Bus Crash Hospitalizes 16 in Jefferson Township

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PA (March 17, 2025) —— A school bus carrying a bagpipe music group collided with a semi-truck, sending 16 people to the hospital in Jefferson Township Sunday night.

The school bus carrying 21 people landed on the back of a truck at 6:15 p.m. along Mount Cobb Road. The bus was coming off Interstate 84 Westbound when it crashed into the back of a flatbed truck. No one was inside the truck at the time of the accident. 

Officials say the bus driver was entrapped and had to be freed by EMS crews. The Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company reported that numerous other fire departments and EMS crews from the surrounding communities were dispatched to the scene for assistance.

Sixteen people were transported to various local hospitals, one in serious condition. The status of the rest of the victims is not currently known.  […]