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Lackawanna County, PA – Man Died after Car Accident in Roaring Brook Twp.
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PA (February 16, 2025) – One man died following a car accident in Roaring Brook Township on February 15.
According to news reports, the 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on State Route 435 in Roaring Brook Twp. shortly after 5 a.m. Authorities believe the driver had rolled over into the woods.
Other people were in the vehicle at the time of the accident and suffered injuries.
The crash is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Fatal Car Accidents in Lackawanna County
Fatal car accidents in Lackawanna County tell a complex story shaped by the region’s unique geography and climate. The county’s mountainous terrain, particularly treacherous during harsh Pennsylvania winters, creates challenging conditions for drivers navigating both highways and back roads. Interstate 81, which cuts through the heart of the county, serves as a major artery for both local and interstate traffic, […]
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Lackawanna County, PA – Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit By an SUV in Scranton
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PA (December 27, 2024) – A man died after being hit by an SUV in Lackawanna County on Christmas Eve. According to news reports, the man was fatally struck at around 10:30 pm on December 24 in the 800 block of Providence Road in Scranton. The driver of the SUV fled the accident scene but was later arrested.
The pedestrian was taken to Geisinger CMC ED and shortly died soon after, according to the Lackawanna County Coroner.
The Scranton Police Department is currently investigating the fatal accident. It is unknown how the accident occurred.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Scranton, PA
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, fatal pedestrian accidents have been steadily increasing in the past three years. In 2023, there were 186 pedestrian fatalities throughout Pennsylvania and 3,145 pedestrians injured in motor vehicle accidents.
Fatal pedestrian accidents represent a critical public safety concern that involves complex factors and patterns. […]
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