LACKAWANNA COUNTY — Dickson City Concilman Dies in Head-On Crash

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PA (May 26, 2025) – A Dickson City councilman has died following a head-on car collision in South Abington Township on May 25.

According to news reports, emergency crews responded after two cars collided head-on along North State Street just after 8 p.m.

Police confirmed that the councilman had died in the wreck. The other driver was seriously injured and remains hospitalized. North State Street was shut down for about two hours as emergency crews investigated the crash; no word on how the accident occurred.

Fatal Car Accidents in Lackawanna County

Fatal car accidents are tragic events that leave families devastated and searching for answers. In Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, the mix of busy interstates like I-81 and Route 6, rural backroads, and inclement weather conditions can contribute to serious and sometimes deadly crashes. Whether the result of distracted driving, speeding, impaired driving, or reckless behavior, these accidents can have lifelong consequences for the families left behind.

For families who lost a loved one in a fatal car accident in Lackawanna County, pursuing a wrongful death claim can help provide a sense of justice and ease the financial burdens that follow a fatal crash—such as funeral expenses, loss of income, and emotional suffering. Pennsylvania law allows surviving family members, such as spouses, children, and in some cases parents, to pursue compensation when a loved one’s death is caused by someone else’s negligence.

If you’ve lost a loved one in a fatal car accident in Scranton, Clarks Summit, or anywhere in Lackawanna County, you don’t have to navigate this difficult time alone. Our Scranton personal injury lawyers are here to guide you through every step of the legal process with compassion and determination. We offer free consultations and only collect a fee if we recover compensation for you. Contact Munley Law to schedule a free consultation.

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