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Lehigh County, PA – Woman Ejected in I-78 Crash, Causing Another Accident With Tractor Trailer

LEHIGH COUNTY (January 5, 2025) – A female driver was ejected from her vehicle after crashing into the median along Interstate 78 in Lower Macungie Township on January 5.

According to news reports, the accident occurred just before 12:15 a.m. at mile marker 54.1 in Lower Macungie. The woman was driving south along Route 309 and had attempted to merge onto I-78 east. She then struck the center median, causing her to be ejected from the car. The vehicle came to rest on the west side of the highway when a tractor-trailer driver struck the vehicle, causing a secondary crash.

The woman was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest for treatment. The truck driver was not injured.

Vehicle Ejection Accidents

Being ejected from a vehicle is a very serious and potentially life-threatening situation. […]

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Lehigh County – Driver Hospitalized Following Car Crash Near High School in Lehigh Valley

LEHIGH COUNTY (December 27, 2025) – A driver was sent to the hospital after suffering serious injuries following a car accident in South Whitehall Township.

According to news reports, around midnight on December 26, the driver lost control of their vehicle on North Cedar Crest Boulevard near Parkland High School. The vehicle ended up off the road and crashed into a line of nearby trees.

There is no word as to what caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Police are investigating the accident.

Single-Vehicle Accidents in Pennsylvania

Single-vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania represent a significant portion of all traffic incidents in the Commonwealth, with these crashes often occurring on rural roads and highways. These accidents frequently involve vehicles leaving the roadway, particularly during adverse weather conditions like snow, ice, or heavy rain, which are common in Pennsylvania’s climate. Fatigue and distracted driving are major contributing factors, […]

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Northampton County – Two Injured Following a Head-On Crash

NORTHHAMPTON COUNTY (December 23, 2024) – Two people suffered severe injuries after a head-on car accident in Stockertown, Northampton County, on December 22. According to news reports, the two-vehicle crash occurred on Route 33 near mile marker 9.7 around 7 a.m. Pennsylvania State Police say one car was traveling south in the northbound lane of Route 33 when it struck another car heading north.

Officials say both drivers were taken to St. Luke’s Hospitals with suspected serious injuries. It’s unknown at this time when the car was traveling the wrong way on Route 33.

Why Are There So Many Wrong Way Accidents in PA?

The car accident in Northampton County is one of many wrong way accidents to occur in the last few weeks around Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, wrong way car crashes have been rising in the past 10 years. According to a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, […]

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Lehigh County, PA – Two Die in Truck Crash

Two people died, and four were injured in a tractor-trailer accident in Upper Saucon Township, PA, on December 9. According to news reports, the crash occurred before 5 a.m. on Interstate 78 eastbound, approximately one mile past exit 60 for Route 309 South/Quakertown.

Police reports say three people were trying to push a minivan out of the right lane of travel when a tractor-trailer allegedly hit the minivan before hitting another truck. One of the people pushing the minivan was killed, as well as the driver of the truck that struck the car. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

I-78 eastbound was closed to traffic for hours as the Pennsylvania State Police and the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office investigated the accident.

Breaking Down on the Highway: A Guide to Staying Safe

If your car unexpectedly breaks down on the highway, […]