Allentown, PA – Tractor-Trailer Collision Leads to Injuries in One on PA-309

Allentown, PA (April 5, 2023) – A tractor-trailer collision with injuries took place on a highway in Allentown on the morning of Wednesday, April 5.

According to Upper Macungie Township Police, the accident happened around 11 a.m. on PA-309 around the area of the Tilghman Street exit. Police confirmed that a tractor-trailer was traveling on the highway when it was involved in a collision with a passenger vehicle due to reasons that are still being investigated. Due to the severity of the crash, the vehicle ended up wedged under a portion of the trailer on the truck. Both of the vehicles caught on fire, leading to extensive damages.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were immediately called to the scene. One of the drivers involved in the accident sustained injuries. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment, though their current condition is not yet known.

The roadway was blocked in the area of the accident for several hours until police were able to clear the scene.

No further details have been released at this time. Police continue their investigation into the circumstances of the collision.

We would like to offer our warmest sympathies and prayers to those injured in this accident with hopes of a full recovery.

Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Tractor-trailers are some of the largest vehicles on Pennsylvania roads, weighing in at over 80,000 pounds in some cases! Because these vehicles are so large, they are also capable of causing some of the most catastrophic harm in the event of an accident. Though truck drivers go through months of training before actually hitting the roads, mistakes still take place in the blink of an eye which lead to serious results. In just one recent year in the U.S., over 119,000 people were seriously injured in truck accidents. If you are somebody who has sustained injuries in a truck crash, you should be prepared to speak with an attorney that you can rely on.

Accidents involving large tractor-trailers are likely to lead to catastrophic injuries in many cases. This can signal a long road to recovery that you are not prepared to face entirely on your own. It can be difficult to hold a correct party liable for the harm that they have caused you in a truck crash. Some of the most common at-fault parties in truck crashes include the following:

• Truck drivers
• Trucking companies
• Manufacturers
• Cargo loaders

If you have sustained injuries in a truck crash that was caused by another party, you should speak with a dedicated Allentown truck accident attorney who has your best interests in mind.

Our knowledgeable attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson are here to assist you after you have been hurt in a truck accident caused by another party. We believe that you have many rights and options under Pennsylvania law when it comes to truck accidents. Our attorneys are here to help you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of aspects. Please do not hesitate to contact a truck accident attorney in Allentown at (215) 731-9900 for more information on how we can assist you.