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, the vehicle manufacturer could share liability.
• Government entities: If poor road design, inadequate signage, or lack of barriers contributed to the accident, municipal authorities might bear some responsibility.
• Property owners: In rare cases, if inadequate barriers or visibility issues on the property contributed to the accident, property owners could face partial liability.

Insurance Coverage for Home-Vehicle Accidents

In Pennsylvania, multiple parties may be liable: the driver (most common), vehicle manufacturers (in cases of mechanical failure), government entities (for road design issues), or property owners. Pennsylvania’s insurance framework provides several avenues for compensation.

Homeowner’s Insurance

Your homeowner’s insurance typically covers structural damage to your home, regardless of fault. This coverage generally includes repairs to structural damage, temporary living expenses if your home becomes uninhabitable, and damage to personal property inside the home. However, policy limits may not cover all damages, particularly in severe cases.

Auto Insurance

The at-fault driver’s auto insurance should cover damages through property damage liability coverage and bodily injury liability coverage if you or family members were injured. Pennsylvania requires minimum liability coverage of $5,000 for property damage, which is often insufficient for serious home damage.

If you were involved in a traumatic accident in Lackawanna, the Scranton car accident attorneys at Munley Law can help. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post, including local and state media and news sources, regional and state police incident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about serious accidents in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, be sure to contact Munley Law as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most exact information available. A post will be removed upon request. All information in this post is informational and not intended to be considered legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.

Disclaimer: All information in this post is informational and is not intended to be considered legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.