Pike County, PA – One Person Dead After Car Crash on Route 6

PIKE COUNTY, PA (April 27, 2025) – One person has died following a car accident on Route 6 in Palmyra Township on April 26.

According to the Pike County Communications Center, emergency personnel were called to the intersection of US-6 and Kimbles Road just before 9:30 a.m. for a car accident. One vehicle was traveling westbound along Route 6 when it entered the eastbound lane and struck an oncoming car.

Pennsylvania State Police say the 78-year-old driver had died in the crash. The other driver was transported to a local hospital to be treated for unknown injuries.

Police are investigating the accident.

Head-On Car Accidents in Pike County

Head-on collisions are among the most devastating accidents we see here in Pike County. When two vehicles collide front-to-front, the combined force often results in catastrophic injuries that can change your life forever. The victims of head-on car accident frequently suffer traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, multiple fractures, and internal injuries requiring extensive surgeries and rehabilitation.

If you’ve been injured in a head-on collision that wasn’t your fault, you have rights. Pennsylvania’s insurance laws can be complex, with choices between limited and full tort coverage that directly impact your ability to recover compensation for pain and suffering.

Remember, you have only two years from the date of your accident to file a claim. The insurance companies have teams of lawyers working to minimize your payout or deny your claim altogether. They’re not on your side.

Don’t try to navigate this difficult time alone. The Scranton car accident lawyers at Munley Law will handle the paperwork, deal with insurance adjusters, gather crucial evidence, and fight to ensure you receive the maximum compensation you deserve for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care needs.

Call our office today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We don’t get paid unless you do.

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.