LANCASTER COUNTY — Car Crash Blocking Route 222 is Cleared

MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, PA (May 20, 2025) —— A ramp on Route 222 was closed, due to a crash on Monday, May 19 in Lancaster.

Lancaster County emergency crews were dispatched to the scene.

Responders were sent to the southbound side of the route near the interchange with Route 30. The ramp from Route 222 southbound to Route 30 westbound was blocked by the scene of the crash.

The cause and number of vehicles involved remains unknown.

Officials continue to investigate.

Multi Car Accidents in Lancaster County

Chain-reaction crashes involving multiple vehicles frequently occur on Pennsylvania’s busy highways. When commercial trucks become involved in multi-vehicle scenarios, the consequences become even more severe. This extreme weight disparity means truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities, particularly for occupants of smaller vehicles. Pennsylvania’s position as a major logistics corridor means our highways see heavy commercial truck traffic, increasing the risk of these dangerous collisions.

Unlike in simple two-car collisions, determining fault in multi-vehicle accidents often involves difficult investigations. Multiple parties may share varying degrees of responsibility, making these cases particularly challenging.

Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence laws add another layer of difficulty, as compensation can be reduced by your percentage of fault in causing the accident. This makes thorough investigation and evidence preservation crucial in multi-vehicle cases.

Pennsylvania’s choice no-fault insurance system creates additional complications in multi-vehicle scenarios. While your personal injury protection (PIP) coverage provides initial medical benefits regardless of fault, severe injuries often exceed these limits.

When multiple insurance companies become involved, each representing different drivers in the chain-reaction crash, navigating the claims process becomes increasingly difficult without experienced legal representation.

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

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